When The World Was Young
This is a tender and reflective song composed by French composer Philippe Gerard. TheEnglish lyrics are by Johnny Mercer, that most American lyricists.
This version with Mel Torme, George Shearing and The Boston Pops really captures the essence of the French "chanson" and Mercer's words use many French expressions.

 https://youtu.be/NwqEs2ID-SQ