They Long To Be (Close To You) - Carpenters HD_HQ 1970

Close To You lyrics
Songwriters: Bacharach, Burt; David, Hal;

Why do birds suddenly appear
Every time you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

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 golden starlight in your eyes of blue

That is why all the girls in town
(Girls in town)
Follow you
(Follow you)
All around
(All around)
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

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 golden starlight in your eyes of blue

That is why all the girls in town
(Girls in town)
Follow you
(Follow you)
All around
(All around)
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you

(Why? Close to you)
(Why? Close to you)
(Haa, close to you)
(Why? Close to you)

[mistyballenger]

My mom has been singing this song to me since i was baby. This is the first birthday i dont get to hear her sing it to me. You never know the things you will miss until you miss them. ♡

[hannalouise]

I cant listen to this song without tearing up. my grandma wants this to be the song played at her funeral. I guess that's why I feel so emotional towards this song. R.I.P granny. gone but never forgotten 12/5/17 💔

[NewtonWashinton]

There will Never be another voice like Karen Carpenter, .. Amazing

[levyh]

I am already 75 years old and every time I listen to Karen Carpents voice I think where has all the beautiful music that used to be gone?

[bthvnyt]

One of top 10 masterpieces of music of all time.

[ronaldreis]

One of the most beautiful song I ever listen. Soul elevating!.

[materialgirl]

Oh yes, when Karen Carpenter was born, the angels in heaven and especially God definitely got together and made a dream and an angel come true!!

[tomgebarowski]

The emotion, the arrangement, the harmonizing....breathtaking, awesome!

[djpat]

As a young man, this song gave me hope in finding the right lady. I had blonde hair and blue eyes. I even had a crush on Karen Carpenter. I love the Carpenters music still to this day. By the way, I found the right lady and we have been married over 40 years! RIP Karen!

[KevinBower-xltm]

The Carpenters like so many groups defined the 1970s. Karen and her brother made such a huge music contribution to this world. Karen passed way to soon, but she lives on in her music. May she RIP. God bless you Karen. We love you!!!

[rubedogg]

Who else wishes Karen Carpenter was still alive!

[beverlyfoster]

I cried like a baby when this woman left us. I still cry today. You have to be tone-deaf not to feel her spirit in her songs. I thank God for this blessing.

[danettezieman]

What a crisp, clear, & angelic sound to this beautiful woman's voice. Something that is not found in today's music.

[lindywolfe]

My son was born in July 1970 and this sing I would sing to him as a small boy. I cry Every time I hear it.

[keeperofpeace]

This song brings back great memories for me as a little boy at the beginning of the 1970's.. it was such a great decade to be a kid..

[angleinmyl]

"She was pretty" brings me here :D
what a heartwarming melody !!

[diogosantos]

Omg miracle, finally a comment section which is not toxic.

[dennisminer]

Burt Bacharach had a reunion in heaven yesterday, February 8, 2023...40 years and 4 days after Karen flew away from earth. Talent unsurpassed.

[catherinedolan]

She had a beautiful and unique voice! You never tire of listening to her!we lost a wonderful singer!

[Dreina]

I fell in love with this song as a young girl when I heard it on a soft rock station. As an adult now I can still say I always fall in love again when I hear it.