I Can't Teach My Old Heart New Tricks
Barry Manilow · Other Songs - Barry Manilow
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Can't make it love someone new
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Keeps on beating just for you
I tell my old eyes it's spring
They tell me it's cold and gray
Can't teach my old eyes a thing
Keep on cryin' night and day
Oh, why can't I forget you
As you've forgotten me
But something inside keeps holding on
Not knowing that you're gone, ohh
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Can't make it love someone new
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Keeps on beating just for you, ooh
Oh, why can't I forget you
As you've forgotten me
But something inside keeps holding on
Not knowing that you're gone, ohh
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Can't make it love someone new
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Keeps on beating just for you
Can't teach my old heart new tricks, ooh
Can't make it love someone new
Can't make it love someone new
My heart it keeps on beating just for you
Can't teach my old heart new tricks, ohh
Can't make it love someone new
Can't make it love someone new
My heart it keeps on beating just for you
Can't teach my old heart new tricks, ohh
Can't make it love someone new
Can't make it love someone new
My heart
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Can't make it love someone new
Can't make it love someone new
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Keeps on beating just for you
I tell my old eyes it's spring
They tell me it's cold and gray
Can't teach my old eyes a thing
Keep on cryin' night and day
Oh, why can't I forget you
As you've forgotten me
But something inside keeps holding on
Not knowing that you're gone, ohh
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Can't make it love someone new
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Keeps on beating just for you, ooh
Oh, why can't I forget you
As you've forgotten me
But something inside keeps holding on
Not knowing that you're gone, ohh
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Can't make it love someone new
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Keeps on beating just for you
Can't teach my old heart new tricks, ooh
Can't make it love someone new
Can't make it love someone new
My heart it keeps on beating just for you
Can't teach my old heart new tricks, ohh
Can't make it love someone new
Can't make it love someone new
My heart it keeps on beating just for you
Can't teach my old heart new tricks, ohh
Can't make it love someone new
Can't make it love someone new
My heart
Can't teach my old heart new tricks
Can't make it love someone new
I Can't Teach My Old Heart New Tricks
Released in 1976, this track stands as a poignant addition to Barry Manilow's extensive discography, showcasing his signature blend of pop and balladry. The song explores themes of emotional resilience and the difficulty of changing long-held habits, delivered with the warmth and vocal control that defined his career. While often associated with his broader catalog of romantic hits, this recording highlights his ability to craft introspective narratives alongside his more upbeat compositions. It remains a staple of his live performances and radio play, reflecting the enduring appeal of his work from the mid-1970s through the 1980s.