Carolyn Leigh (August 21, 1926 – November 19, 1983)[1] was an American lyricist for Broadway, film, and popular songs.
With Johnny Richards, she wrote the million-seller "Young at Heart" for the film of the same name, starring Frank Sinatra.
"[4] Leigh's lyrics for Broadway shows include Peter Pan, Wildcat, Little Me, and How Now, Dow Jones.
In 1969 she wrote the lyrics for the musical Gatsby, with the score by Lee Pockriss and book by Hugh Wheeler.
[6] Leigh was working with Marvin Hamlisch on the musical Smile when she died on November 19, 1983, of a heart attack.