Baby Don't Run Away
George Harrison · Gone Troppo [1982]
Baby don't go
Baby I'm always thinking of you
Baby don't run away from my love, ooh
You brought me everything I've wanted
Lady don't go
How could I ever live without you
Lady don't run away from my love, ooh
Way out there where the ocean is still
A calm reflection in the sea
(In the sea)
Sat alone with the stars and the moon
You turned round to me
And love was in your eyes to see
That's when it happened to you and me
Baby don't run away from me
Baby don't go
Baby I'm always thinking of you
Baby don't run away from my love, ooh
(Run away from my love)
Way back then it was easy to see
A calm reflection in the sea
(In the sea)
Sitting still and without any cares
You turned out to be
A lover who was sure of me
That's when it happened to you and me
Baby don't run away from me
Baby don't go
Baby I'm always thinking of you
Baby don't run away from my love, ooh
Baby don't run away from me
Baby don't go
Baby I'm always thinking of you
Baby don't run away from my love
(My love)
Ooh
Run away from my love
(My love)
Run away from my love
(My love)
Baby Don't Run Away
George Harrison's 'Baby Don't Run Away' appears on the 1982 compilation Gone Troppo, a collection of outtakes and alternate takes from his solo career. The track exemplifies Harrison's late-period vocal style, characterized by a softer, more intimate delivery compared to the intensity of his earlier work with The Beatles. Recorded during a prolific era where Harrison continued to explore diverse musical textures and collaborate with various producers, the song reflects his ongoing commitment to songwriting and performance. While not a chart-topping single, its inclusion in the compilation highlights the breadth of his discography beyond his most famous hits. The recording stands as a testament to his continued artistic evolution in the early 1980s.