Be My Baby
Ringo Starr · Old Wave [1983]
SUCH A WASTE OF TIME,
LET'S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS.
I KNOW I'M A STRANGER,
YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT I'M.
WON'T YOU BE MY BABY?
GOOD GIRLS SHOULD BE CAREFUL
AND ALWAYS HOME ON TIME.
(Good girls should be careful)
DON'T MISUNDERSTAND ME,
YOU CAN MAKE THE RULES,
BUT I'LL MAKE THE ARRANGEMENTS.
ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS BE MY BABY.
BE MY BABY.
HELP YOU WITH YOUR PROBLEMS,
YOU HELP ME WITH MINE.
WON'T YOU BE MY BABY?
I CAN TEACH YOU THINGS
YOU'LL NEVER LEARN IN SCHOOL,
YOU DON'T HAVE TO THANK ME.
ALL YOU GOTTA DO IS BE MY BABY.
BE MY BABY, THAT'S ALL YOU GOTTA DO,
YOU'LL TAKE CARE OF ME, BABE,
AND I'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
(Won't you be my baby?)
(Be my baby)
(Be my baby)
(Be my baby)
(Be my baby)
(Be my baby)
(Baby, baby, baby, be my baby)
BABE, BABE, BABE, BABY, BABE...
COME ON, BABY, COME ON, BABY, NOW,
OH, BABY, BABY, (baby, baby) BABY, BABY,
BE MY BABY, OH, BE MY BABY.
I SAID, BABE, BABE, BABE, BABY, BABE...
"TURN THE TAPE OFF JUST FOR ME!"
Be My Baby - Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr's 'Be My Baby' stands as a vibrant highlight from his 1983 album 'Old Wave,' showcasing his enduring ability to craft catchy pop melodies. While best known for his work with The Beatles, Starr maintained a prolific solo career characterized by upbeat rhythms and polished production. This recording exemplifies his signature style, blending rock energy with a polished pop sensibility that resonated with audiences across generations. The track serves as a testament to his versatility as a performer, demonstrating how he could deliver high-quality entertainment long after the band's dissolution. Its inclusion in a compilation of his later work underscores his continued relevance in the music industry during the early 1980s.