I Got You Babe
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
Ah, they say we're young and we don't know,
We won't find out until we grow.
Her:
Of course I don't know if all that's true
'Cause you've got me, and baby I've got you.
Both:
Babe,
I've got you, babe,
I've got you, babe.
Him:
They say our love won't pay the rent,
Before it's earned, our money's always spent.
Her:
I guess that's so, we don't have a lot,
But at least I'm sure of all the things we've got.
Both:
Babe,
I've got you, babe,
I've got you, babe.
Him:
I've got flowers in the spring,
I've got you to wear my ring.
Her:
And when I'm sad,
Him:
Oh yeah!
Her:
You're a clown
Him:
I'm a clown!
Her:
And if I get scared, you're always around.
Her:
Don't let them say your hair's too long -
I don't care, with you I can't be wrong.
Him:
Then put your little arms in mine,
There ain't no river or mountain we can't climb.
Him:
Babe,
Both:
I've got you, babe,
I've got you, babe.
Him:
I've got you to walk with me,
Her:
I've got you to talk with me.
Him:
I've got you to hold my hand,
Her:
I've got you to understand.
Him:
I've got you to kiss goodnight,
Her:
I've got you to hold me tight.
Him:
I've got you and I, I won't let go,
Her:
I've got you to love me so.
Both:
I've got you, babe.
Him:
I've got you, babe
Her:
I've got you, babe
Him:
I've got you, babe
Her:
I've got you, babe
Him:
I've got you, babe
Her:
Him:
I've got you, babe.
I Got You Babe - Marianne Faithfull
Marianne Faithfull's recording of 'I Got You Babe' stands as a pivotal moment in her career, reimagining the iconic 1966 hit by The Turtles. Faithfull's version, released in 1967, features a stripped-down acoustic arrangement that highlights her distinctive, emotive vocal style. The track became a signature piece, showcasing her ability to reinterpret classic material with a mature, soulful approach. It remains a staple of her discography, often cited as a defining example of her early work and a testament to her status as a versatile artist who bridged folk and pop sensibilities. The song's enduring appeal lies in its intimate delivery and the way it transformed a simple love song into a personal statement.
