MAYBE IT'S YOU

(Danny Wilde / John Bettis / Richard Carpenter (m & l) )


As sung by the Carpenters < Close To You > 1970


Maybe it's you, maybe it's me

Maybe it's just the constant rhythm of the sea

Maybe it's just that I've never been the kind

Who can pass a lucky penny by.


Maybe it's wise, maybe it's not

Maybe it's you who brought the caring I forgot

Isn't it nice to talk about the special way

That you smile whenever I'm around.


Rising on the shore, the ocean came

Walks along the waves of velveteen

His only thought, was love for me.


Couldn't we stay, or must you go

Couldn't we stay and watch the splashing rocks we throw

Only a fool would want to leave the paradise

That I find whenever you're around

Only a fool.


(bridge)


Isn't it nice to talk about the special way

That you smile whenever I'm around.


Rising on the shore, the ocean came

Walks along the waves of velveteen

His only thought, was love for me...

Love for me.


Couldn't we stay, or must you go

Couldn't we stay and watch the splashing rocks we throw

Only a fool would want to leave the paradise

That I find whenever you're around

Only a fool...

Only a fool.


Notes:


The Carpenters were an talented brother/sister singer/songwriting duo

born in New Haven CT USA, later moving to Downey CA (near Los Angeles)

in 1963. In 1965, they embarked upon their historic musical journey. Their

distinctive soft rock sound was a 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 heartbreaking death of

Karen Carpenter in 1983. She was 32 years old. While they were together,

they released 11 albums and 30 singles. The Grammy Hall Of Fame

recognized the Carpenters as providing music of 'lasting qualitative or

historical significance' (older than 25 years) by honouring them with

their prestigious award.


The 1971 album "Carpenters" was the most successful release that this

talented duo ever produced, both in North America and internationally.

It contained the songs for which the Carpenters, to this day and

forever, will be indelibly linked such as: 
RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS
LET ME BE THE ONE
FOR ALL WE KNOW
SUPERSTAR 


(Transcribed by David Story May 2014)