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They Long to Be Close to You

Richard Chamberlain
This song was originally recorded by the actor in 1963, but while the single’s other side (“Blue Guitar”) became a hit for him, this song did not. It languished in… Read More 
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They Long to Be Close to You Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me
They long to be
Close to you

[Verse 2]
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me
They long to be
Close to you

[Bridge]
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust
In your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue

[Verse 3]
That is why all the boys in town
Follow you all around
Just like me
They long to be
Close to you
[Outro]
Just like me (Just like me)
They long be (They long to be)
Close to you
Close to you

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This song was originally recorded by the actor in 1963, but while the single’s other side (“Blue Guitar”) became a hit for him, this song did not. It languished in obscurity until the Carpenters covered it seven years later.

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September 1963
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