(WANT YOU) BACK IN MY LIFE AGAIN

Chris Christian / Kerry Chater (m & l )

As released by the Carpenters < Made In America > 1981

Also sung by:
Chris Christian
Tony Evans

You know it doesn't seem that long ago
That I had your love and let it go
And I really let you down, I know
I'm losing' your love.

I guess it took a while for me to see
What it is you really mean to me
I've been as big a fool as I can be
For losing your love.

I want you back in my life again
I don't want to be your remember when
Want you back in my life again
Let's go back to the place where it all began.

I've lived long enough with your memory
Now I know that I need you, here with me.

There was a time I thought I had it made
But I didn't see the price I had paid
And the price gets higher every day
And all I can say is.

You're the only one who knows my heart
So let's take it right back to the start
And I won't have to play the part
Of losing your love.

I want you back in my life again
I don't want to be your remember when
Want you back in my life again
Let's go back to the place where it all began.

I've lived long enough with your memory
Now I know that I need you here with me.

(sax bridge)

You're the only one who knows my heart
So let's take it right back to the start
And I won't have to play the part
Of losing your love.

Want you back in my life again
I don't want to be your remember when
Want you back in my life again
Let's go back to the place where it all began.

I've lived long enough with your memory
Now I know that I want you, know that I need you
Want you back in my life.

Want you back in my life.

NOTES:

This song was released in both album form and as a 45 rpm single 
(it’s B side was < Somebody’s Been Lyin > (see elsewhere in this ILP database).

The Carpenters were a talented brother/sister singer/songwriting duo 
hailing from Los Angeles CA USA. As of 2013, they had sold more than 
100 million units (source BBC).

Their distinctive soft rock sound provided contrast to the loud and 
raucous sounds of the day. As well as singing, Karen was accomplished at
 drums and brother Richard at piano.

Sadly, the duo's career ended prematurely with the death of Karen Carpenter 
in 1983. She was 32 years old. The Grammy Hall Of Fame recognized the Carpenters 
as providing music of 'lasting qualitative or history significance' 
(older than 25 years) by honouring them with their prestigious  award.


(Transcribed by David Story - January 2014)