(What A) Wonderful World Herman's Hermits Written by Sam Cooke, Herb Alpert and Lou Adler - as recorded by Herman's Hermits (released May 29, 1965) - entered the Billboard Top 40 the week of June 5, 1965 and stayed for 8 weeks, peaking at #4 the week of July 10, 1965 - cover version of Sam Cooke's #12 hit from 1960 Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about science books Don't know much about the french I took But I do know that I love you And I know that if you loved me too What a wonderful world this would be Don't know much about geography Don't know much trigonometry Don't know much about algebra Don't know what a slide rule is for But I know that one and one is two And if this one could be with you What a wonderful world this would be Now I don't claim to be an A student But I'm tryin' to be Oh maybe by being an A student, baby I can win your love for me Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about science books Don't know much about the french I took But I do know that I love you And I know that if you loved me too What a wonderful world this would be ------ lead guitar ------ But I do know that I love you And I know that if you loved me too What a wonderful world this would be