She Used To Be My Girl
O'Jays · Other Songs - O'Jays
Sh-Sh-Should've x4
Good loving
The girls got pretty good lovin'
Ask me how I know
And I'll tell you so..
She used to be my girl
My Giiirl
I respect her
When she was mine
I used to neglect her
She wanted more than I could give
But as long as I live
She'll be my girl
Chorus:
She used to be my girl
She used to be my girl
She had a charming personality
The girl was so right for me
Shes my girl
And If I had the chance
I'd take her back
As a matter a fact
Right away
Like today
Not only good-lookin
The girl was so smart
Cant beat her cooking
Ask me how I know
And I'll tell you so
She used to be my girl
I still love her
I'd place noone above her
Good loving
The girls got pretty good lovin'
Ask me how I know
And I'll tell you so..
She used to be my girl
My Giiirl
I respect her
When she was mine
I used to neglect her
She wanted more than I could give
But as long as I live
She'll be my girl
Chorus:
She used to be my girl
She used to be my girl
She had a charming personality
The girl was so right for me
Shes my girl
And If I had the chance
I'd take her back
As a matter a fact
Right away
Like today
Not only good-lookin
The girl was so smart
Cant beat her cooking
Ask me how I know
And I'll tell you so
She used to be my girl
I still love her
I'd place noone above her
She Used To Be My Girl
O'Jays' 1972 hit 'She Used To Be My Girl' stands as a cornerstone of the Philadelphia soul and funk revival. Recorded during the height of the band's career, the track blends lush horn arrangements with a driving, rhythmic groove that defined the era's sound. The song explores themes of heartbreak and the passage of time, delivered with the band's signature vocal harmonies and smooth, soulful delivery. As a staple of the late 1970s and 1980s, it has been widely covered and remains a definitive example of the genre's enduring appeal, showcasing the group's mastery of blending R&B sensibilities with funk energy.