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I Only Want To Be With You



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I Only Want To Be With You


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ABOUT THIS SONG
release date of original song: 1964
music/lyrics: Mike Hawker and Igor Raymonde
release date of this version: January 22, 2024
length: 3 min 12 sec
vocals: Chris Tong
karaoke arrangement: KaraFun Karaoke

A happy, upbeat, high energy dance song, and one of my favorites. Dusty Springfield's 1964 hit, I Only Want To Be With You has an incredible driving beat, and a melody that mirrors that driving beat. The original arrangement doesn't really pick up on that beat as much as the Bay City Roller's 1976 version, so I am singing to a karaoke arrangement based on the Bay City Rollers' much more energetic version, and really emphasizing the beat with my singing style. I have also significantly lowered the key, because I think the song sounds much better when sung with a low voice.



LYRICS

I don't know what it is that makes me love you so.
I only know I never want to let you go.
'Cause you started something, oh, can't you see?
That ever since we met you've got a hold on me.
It happens to be true, I only want to be with you.

It doesn't matter where you go or what you do.
I want to spend each moment of the day with you.
Well, look what has happened with just one kiss.
I never knew that I could be in love like this.
It's crazy but it's true, I only want to be with you.

You stopped and smiled at me
Asked if I'd care to dance.
I fell into your open arms
And I didn't stand a chance.

Now, listen, honey,
I just want to be beside you everywhere.
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care.
'Cause you started something, oh, can't you see?
That ever since we met you've got a hold on me.
No matter what you do,
I only want to be with you.

[INSTRUMENTAL]

Oh, you stopped and smiled at me
Asked if I'd care to dance
I fell into your open arms
I didn't stand a chance.

Now hear me darling,
I just want to be beside you everywhere.
As long as we're together, honey, I don't care.
'Cause you started something, oh, can't you see?
That ever since we met you've got a hold on me.
No matter what you do, I only want to be with you.
No matter, no matter what you do,
I only want to be with you.


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