Baby Come Out Tonight

Dolly Parton · Here You Come Again [1977]

(Joyce Lavern McCord)



Baby, won't you come out tonight just come up the hill

'Cause there's a full moon on the risin'

Hey baby, can't you steal away, you know I really need to see you tonight

I just got word you was packin' it in.



What's the matter this old town got you crazy again

I can see the sad look in your eyes but I don't know how to say goodbye

And tommorrow, you're gonna have your day

zTake your wife and you're gonna run away

Baby while I'm wailin' you'll be sailin' like a hog across the bay.



Singin' Oo, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

Oh baby, won't you come out tonight.



Oh baby, won't you come out tonight

We'll run up the hill and we'll dance in the moonlight

Let me gaze into your eyes 'til we both go blind

Oh baby, can I see you tonight.



I'm just tryin' to find a way to make it last

Good friends, they seem to slip away so fast

An' I know we're both headed down seperate tracks

An' when ya' go, baby don't look back.



There won't be no more sleepin' over on a Tuesday night

No more runnin' to the races for a dark horse at midnight

No more dancin' after hours, singin' in the showers

Or clingin' to each other in the soft mornin' light.



Singin' Oo, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

Oh baby, won't ya' come out tonight.



Oh baby, won't ya' come out tonight

I'll meet ya' on the corner and you'll be there at midnight

Oh baby, can you steal away you know I really want to see you tonight

Ooo baby, can you come out tonight

We'll run up the hill and dance again in the moonlight

Oh baby, can you steal away I really wanna see you tonight

Oh baby, won't ya' come out tonight come up the hill

There's a full moon on the rise

Oh baby, can ya' steal away, b aby, won't ya' come out tonight...

Baby Come Out Tonight

Dolly Parton's "Baby Come Out Tonight" stands as a vibrant centerpiece on her 1977 album *Here You Come Again*. This recording captures the essence of her signature country-pop sound, blending upbeat rhythms with her distinctive vocal delivery to create an infectious party anthem. Released during a period where Parton was expanding her musical horizons beyond traditional country, the track exemplifies her ability to craft songs that resonate across generational lines. The composition reflects the optimistic spirit of the late 1970s, encouraging listeners to embrace the night and connect with others through music. As part of her extensive discography, this song remains a testament to her enduring talent for creating memorable, danceable tracks that have become staples in her live performances and public appearances.