Silly
Johnny Mathis · Other Songs - Johnny Mathis
Could ever have you for my guy
How I love you
How I want you
Silly of me to think that you
Could ever really want me too
How I love you
You're just a lover out to score
I know that I should be looking for more
What could it be in you I see
What could it be
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me
Silly of me to think that you
Could ever know the things I do
Are all done for you
Only for you
Silly of me to take the time
To comb my hair and pour the wine
And know you're not there
You're just a lover out to score
And I know that I should be looking for more
What could it be in you I see
What could it be
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me
Ooh...hoo...hoo...hoo...
Silly of me to go around
And brag about the love I've found
I say you're the best
Well, I can't tell the rest
And foolish of me to tell them all
That every night and day you call
When you could care less
You're just a lover out to score
And I know that I should be looking for more
What could it be in you I see
What could it be
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me
Oh...oh...oh...love, oh, love
Stop making a fool of me, uh-huh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh...ooh...ooh...silly
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh...ooh...ooh...silly
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Silly
Ooh, ooh, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
Silly
La-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
Silly
About Silly
Johnny Mathis's "Silly" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, romantic vocal style that defined the late 1950s and early 1960s. As a staple of his discography, the track showcases his signature ability to blend gentle phrasing with emotional depth, characteristic of the easy listening genre he helped popularize. Released during a period where Mathis was establishing himself as a leading figure in adult contemporary music, the song reflects the era's focus on intimate, piano-driven ballads. It exemplifies his approach to interpreting standards, delivering a performance that prioritizes warmth and accessibility over complex arrangements. The recording remains a representative piece of his catalog, illustrating his enduring appeal and the timeless quality of his vocal delivery within the context of mid-century pop music.