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(They Long to Be) Close to You
Vocabulary from Carpenters: '(They Long to Be) Close to You'.
Why do birds suddenly appear
Everytime you are near?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Why do stars fall down from the sky
Every time you walk by?
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moondust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you, all around (follow you, all around)
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
On the day that you were born
The angels got together
And decided to create a dream come true
So they sprinkled moondust in your hair of gold
And starlight in your eyes of blue
That is why all the girls in town
Follow you, all around
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Just like me, they long to be
Close to you
Ah-ah, close to you
Ah-ah, close to you
Ah-ah, close to you
Ah-ah, close to you
Ah-ah, close to you
Ah-ah, close to you
Ah-ah, close to you
Vocabulary
why
Adverbwaɪ
for what reason or purpose
Why did you choose this book?
Used to ask for a reason or an explanation.
do
Auxiliary verbdə
auxiliary verb used for questions and negatives
Do you like coffee?
As an auxiliary verb, 'do' is used to form questions, negative statements, and for emphasis.
bird
Nounbɝːd
a creature with feathers and wings, usually able to fly
A small bird is singing on the tree.
Used for any member of the class Aves. In British English slang, it can also refer to a young woman.
suddenly
Adverbˈsʌd.ən.li
quickly and unexpectedly; without warning
The weather changed suddenly as we were walking to the park.
Used when an event happens abruptly and catches someone off guard.
appear
Verbəˈpɪr
to start to be seen; to seem
The sun began to appear from behind the clouds.
Commonly used for things coming into view or for describing an impression ('he appeared tired').
every time
Adverbon each occasion; whenever
I smile every time my brother sends a photo.
Use every time to say that one thing happens on each occasion that another thing happens. It often introduces a full clause.
you
Pronounjuː
you (second person pronoun)
I love you.
Refers to the person or people being addressed.
are
Verbɑɹ
are (to be)
You are very kind.
Second-person singular and plural present tense, and first and third-person plural present tense of the verb 'to be'.
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