Don't Let Your Baby Catch You
Jackson 5 · Lookin' Through The Windows [1972]
Don't let your baby catch you
Don't let your baby catch you
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
You just might lose the best thing you ever found
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
Oh, the nights are long and twice as cold
Without my baby hands to hold
My happiness is fading away (Is fading and fading)
Just like a thief I tried to steal a kiss
From another pretty miss
My baby was the price that I paid
Now listen fellas
(Think twice) Think twice if you have cheating on your mind (Watch your step)
Remember the punishment will fit the crime
(Don't) Don't let your baby catch you
(Don't) Don't let your baby catch you
(I said don't) Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
You just might lose the best thing you ever found
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
Oh, I hope it's not too late for me
To right my wrong and foolish deed
I'm gonna crawl back all the way on my knees
And if that don't do I'll get the moon
And set it down in front of her
Oh, before I even say please
If I get one more chance my life will be as good as new
And I would not forget the days
The sun will not shine through
Don't let your baby catch you
Don't let your baby catch you
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around, hey, hey, oh, no
Take me back, take me back, take me back, baby
Don't let her, your baby catch you
You might lose the best thing you ever found
Tell 'em about it Mike
If you're crazy about your baby
And she's crazy about you
Just think of what you'll do to her
If she was untrue
Don't let your baby catch you
(Don't) Don't let your baby catch you
(I said don't) Don't let your baby catch you, hey, huh, alright
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
You just might lose the best thing you ever found
Don't let your baby catch you fooling arond, hey, hey
Don't let her
Don't let her
Don't let her, no, no, no
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
You just might lose the best thing you ever found
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
Don't let your baby catch you
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
You just might lose the best thing you ever found
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
Oh, the nights are long and twice as cold
Without my baby hands to hold
My happiness is fading away (Is fading and fading)
Just like a thief I tried to steal a kiss
From another pretty miss
My baby was the price that I paid
Now listen fellas
(Think twice) Think twice if you have cheating on your mind (Watch your step)
Remember the punishment will fit the crime
(Don't) Don't let your baby catch you
(Don't) Don't let your baby catch you
(I said don't) Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
You just might lose the best thing you ever found
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
Oh, I hope it's not too late for me
To right my wrong and foolish deed
I'm gonna crawl back all the way on my knees
And if that don't do I'll get the moon
And set it down in front of her
Oh, before I even say please
If I get one more chance my life will be as good as new
And I would not forget the days
The sun will not shine through
Don't let your baby catch you
Don't let your baby catch you
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around, hey, hey, oh, no
Take me back, take me back, take me back, baby
Don't let her, your baby catch you
You might lose the best thing you ever found
Tell 'em about it Mike
If you're crazy about your baby
And she's crazy about you
Just think of what you'll do to her
If she was untrue
Don't let your baby catch you
(Don't) Don't let your baby catch you
(I said don't) Don't let your baby catch you, hey, huh, alright
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
You just might lose the best thing you ever found
Don't let your baby catch you fooling arond, hey, hey
Don't let her
Don't let her
Don't let her, no, no, no
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
You just might lose the best thing you ever found
Don't let your baby catch you fooling around
Don't Let Your Baby Catch You
Released in 1972 on the album Lookin' Through The Windows, this track by The Jackson 5 exemplifies the group's transition into a polished soul and R&B sound. The recording features the distinctive harmonies and vocal arrangements that defined their later era, moving beyond their earlier child-star image to showcase mature songwriting and performance. As part of their discography, the song reflects the era's emphasis on emotional depth and smooth production, contributing to the band's growing reputation as a serious musical act. It stands as a testament to their ability to craft catchy, heartfelt tracks that resonated with audiences while maintaining artistic integrity.