Sha la la la la la la la
Sha la la la la la la la
Sha la la la la la la la
Sha la la la la
It’s not the way you smile that touched my heart. (sha la la la la)
It’s not the way you kiss that tears me apart.
Uh, oh, many, many, many nights go by,
I sit alone at home and I cry over you.
What can I do.
Can’t help myself, ’cause baby, it’s you.
Baby, it’s you.
You should hear what they say about you, “cheat,” “cheat.”
They say, they say you never never never ever been true. (cheat cheat)
Uh oh,
It doesn’t matter what they say,
I know I’m gonna love you any old way.
What can I do, and it’s true.
Don’t want nobody, nobody, ’cause baby, it’s you. (sha la la la la la la)
Baby, it’s you. (sha la la la la la la)
Uh oh,
It doesn’t matter what they say,
I know I’m gonna love you any old way.
What can I do, when it’s true.
Don’t want nobody, nobody, ’cause baby, it’s you. (sha la la la la la la)
Baby, it’s you. (sha la la la la la la)
Don’t leave me all alone…
Exploring Loyalty and Vulnerability in “Baby It’s You”
“Baby It’s You” by The Beatles is a heartfelt ode to unwavering love in the face of doubt and rumor. The lyrics capture the turmoil of loving someone whose faithfulness is questioned by others, as the narrator wrestles with feelings of sadness and insecurity. Despite the whispers and accusations, the repeated refrain, “Baby, it’s you,” highlights a steadfast devotion and a refusal to let external opinions sway genuine emotion. The gentle sha la la chorus and the song’s pleading tone add a layer of innocence and longing, making the listener empathize with the narrator’s vulnerability. Ultimately, the song expresses the universal struggle of trusting one’s heart over what others say.
Song Credits
Written by Burt Bacharach, Mack David, and Barney Williams. Released by The Beatles in 1963 on the Parlophone label.