Hey Little Tomboy
Beach Boys · Other Songs - Beach Boys
Hey, little tomboy, sit here on my lap
I got things that I gotta tell you
No more skateboards, put away your baseball mitt.
Your rough livin' days are through
You could find places to go
You could see that boys love you so
They're doin' it all over the world
Hey little hey little hey little tomboy
Time to turn into a girl
Hey little hey little hey little tomboy
They're doin' it all over the world
Hey, little tomboy, I've had my eyes on you
Thinkin' what a girl you could be
Mmm, I smell perfume, let's try some cut-off jeans
Look at all the changes I see
I'm gonna teach you to kiss
You're gonna feel just like this
They're doin' it all over the world
Hey little hey little hey little tomboy
Time to turn into a girl
Hey little hey little hey little tomboy
They're doin' it all over the world
(Hey little hey little hey little tomboy)
I'm gonna make you a girl
(Hey little hey little hey little tomboy)
You'd make a beautiful girl
(Hey little hey little hey little tomboy)
They're doing it all over the world
I got things that I gotta tell you
No more skateboards, put away your baseball mitt.
Your rough livin' days are through
You could find places to go
You could see that boys love you so
They're doin' it all over the world
Hey little hey little hey little tomboy
Time to turn into a girl
Hey little hey little hey little tomboy
They're doin' it all over the world
Hey, little tomboy, I've had my eyes on you
Thinkin' what a girl you could be
Mmm, I smell perfume, let's try some cut-off jeans
Look at all the changes I see
I'm gonna teach you to kiss
You're gonna feel just like this
They're doin' it all over the world
Hey little hey little hey little tomboy
Time to turn into a girl
Hey little hey little hey little tomboy
They're doin' it all over the world
(Hey little hey little hey little tomboy)
I'm gonna make you a girl
(Hey little hey little hey little tomboy)
You'd make a beautiful girl
(Hey little hey little hey little tomboy)
They're doing it all over the world
Hey Little Tomboy
Released in 1962, "Hey Little Tomboy" stands as a defining track in the early catalog of The Beach Boys, showcasing the group's signature blend of harmonies and surf-rock energy. Written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love, the song captures the playful spirit of youth and the cultural fascination with tomboyism prevalent in the early 1960s. Its upbeat tempo and distinctive vocal arrangements helped establish the band's reputation as pioneers of the California sound. As a staple of their early discography, the recording exemplifies the band's ability to craft catchy, emotionally resonant pop songs that resonated deeply with audiences of the era.