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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Hal Blaine
Hal Blaine
Drums
Joe Osborn
Joe Osborn
Bass Guitar
Bob Messenger
Bob Messenger
Flute
Chuck Findley
Chuck Findley
Trumpet
Karen Carpenter
Karen Carpenter
Lead Vocals
Richard Carpenter
Richard Carpenter
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Hal David
Hal David
Songwriter
Burt Bacharach
Burt Bacharach
Songwriter
Richard Carpenter
Richard Carpenter
Orchestrator
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jack Daugherty
Jack Daugherty
Producer
Ray Gerhardt
Ray Gerhardt
Recording Engineer
Dick Bogert
Dick Bogert
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

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 moondust in your hair of gold And 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 moondust in your hair of gold And 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 (just like me), they long to be Close to you Whoa, close to you Whoa, close to you Ah, close to you Whoa, close to you Whoa, close to you Whoa, close to you Whoa, close to you
Writer(s): Burt Bacharach, Hal David Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com

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