(They Long To Be) Close To You

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(They Long To Be) Close To You by Carpenters

About (They Long To Be) Close To You

"(They Long to Be) Close to You" is a hit song on Carpenters sophomore album Close to You. It was written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. It was first recorded by Richard Chamberlain and released as a single in 1963 as "They Long to Be Close to You," without parentheses. However, it was the single's flip side, "Blue Guitar," that became a hit. Although Richard Chamberlain recorded the first version, the tune was also recorded as a demo by Dionne .

(They Long To Be) Close To You Lyrics

[00:09.63] Why do birds suddenly appear, ev'ry time you are near?
[00:21.90] Just like me, they long to be close to you
[00:31.32] Why do stars fall down from the sky, ev'ry time you walk by?
[00:43.53] Just like me, they long to be close to you
[00:54.44] On the day that you were born the angels got together
[00:59.34] And decided to create a dream come true
[01:04.41] So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
[01:08.47] And star-light in your eyes of blue
[01:14.68] That is why all the girls in town follow you all around
[01:26.86] Just like me, they long to be close to you
[01:37.71]
[01:59.29] On the day that you were born the angels got together
[02:04.07] And decided to create a dream come true
[02:09.15] So they sprinkled moon dust in your hair of gold
[02:12.98] And star-light in your eyes of blue
[02:19.14] That is why, all the girls in town, follow you all around
[02:30.93] Just like me, they long to be close to you
[02:41.93] Just like me, they long to be close to you
[02:55.96]
[02:59.38] Wah, close to you
[03:10.37] Wah, close to you
[03:20.54] Ah, close to you
[03:31.36] Wah, close to you
[03:37.63]

From the album: Close To You