Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Jerry Butler
Canonical path: /jerry-butler/they-long-to-be-close-to-you
Related lyric paths: 6
Lyric guide
(They Long To Be) Close To You
Read (They Long To Be) Close To You lyrics by Jerry Butler on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
person
Curated by Ethan Walker
LyroVerse team
Reference snapshot
The page facts to cite before the commentary
Use this page for the lyric text, linked artist context, and any LyroVerse editor's note attached to the song. Listener comments remain user-generated and should not be treated as the primary source.
Lyrics
(They Long To Be) Close To You
The lyric stays readable and compact here; the note and related paths sit nearby so you do not lose the song while looking for context.
Featuring Brenda Lee Eager
You know, baby
I used to get awful mad every time
I saw someone out with you
I really did
But I've been loving you so long now
That I really can kinda understand
And so when I see them digging you
I just smile and say
I know why birds suddenly appear
Every time you come 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, ooh, they
Long to be close to you
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
They decided to make
A dream come true
So they sprinkled moon dust
In your hair, to my baby
I love you
That's why all the guys in town
Follow you around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you. yes, they do
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Sing it from the song
Just like me (just like me)
They long to be (they long to be)
Close to you
Say it one more time, baby
Just like me (just like me)
Just like me, just like me
They long to be (they long to be)
Close to you
Sing it like I wanna moan one time
Ooh, ooh, close to you
Ooh, ooh, close to you
Say it one more time, baby
Ooh, ooh, close to you
Every day of my life
Ooh, ooh, close to you
Quick answers
What this page can answer fast
Who performs "(They Long To Be) Close To You"?
Jerry Butler performs "(They Long To Be) Close To You", and this lyric page sits inside the Jerry Butler catalog on LyroVerse.
Are there related songs to explore after "(They Long To Be) Close To You"?
Yes. The related section below points to Never Give You Up and Moon River with a short reason for opening each page next.
Where can I find more songs by Jerry Butler?
Use the artist link near the top of the page or the related paths section below to keep moving through Jerry Butler's lyric pages.
Song Room
Open Song Room
Interpretations, questions, and corrections for this song
Interpretations, questions, memories, and correction notes live together here. The room stays noindex while the best insights are reviewed.
Listener comments
What people are saying
No listener comments on (They Long To Be) Close To You yet.
A strong comment here is specific: the phrase you keep hearing, the mood you come back for, or the reason this song stays in rotation.
Sign in to post the first listener note. Reporting stays open to everyone.