"Don't Treat Me like a Child"

Helen Shapiro with session musicians

Recorded 16 January 1961 in EMI Recording Studios, London.

Released as Columbia DB 4589 on 10 February 1961. Charts 23 March 1961; UK #3.

Norrie Paramor (artist-and-repertoire manager) with Martin Slavin (music director) and Malcolm Addey (balance engineer).

Lyrics

Well, just because I’m in my teens and I still go to school. Don’t think that I dream childish dreams. I’m nobody’s fool. Don’t mother me, that makes me wild. And please don’t treat me like a child.	a
It’s often said that youngsters should be seen and not be heard. But I want you to realise that it’s quite absurd. Don’t wanna be so meek and mild, so please don’t treat me like a child.	b
Gonna be my own adviser ‘cause my mind’s my own, Then I will be much the wiser; my own point of view has got to be known.	c
The best years of my life, I know are those when I am young. And since I’m sure that this is so, gonna have my fun. So if I feel like running wild, well, please don’t treat me like a child.	d
Don't ever treat me like a child.	e

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