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The Cranberries - (They Long To Be) Close To You (Audio)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Dolores O'Riordan
Dolores O'Riordan
Vocals
Fergal Lawler
Fergal Lawler
Drums
Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan
Bass Guitar
Noel Hogan
Noel Hogan
Electric Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Hal David
Hal David
Songwriter
Burt Bacharach
Burt Bacharach
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Stephen Street
Stephen Street
Producer
John Davis
John Davis
Mastering 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 are by?
Just like me, they long to be close to you
On the day that you were born, the angels got together
They decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moonlight in your hair
A glowing starlight in your eyes so blue
That is why all the girls in town follow you all around
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Just like me, they long to be close to you
Ah, close to you
Ah, close to you
Ah, ah, close to you
Ah, ah, close to you
Ah, ah, close to you
Ah, ah, close to you
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David

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