I Got You Babe
Cher; Sonny & Cher Lyrics


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They say we're young and we don't know
We won't find out until we grow
Well, I don't know if all that's true
'Cause you got me, and baby, I got you

Babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe

They say our love won't pay the rent
Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
I guess that's so, we don't have a plot
But at least I'm sure of all the things we got

Babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe

I got flowers in the spring
I got you to wear my ring
And when I'm sad, you're a clown
And if I get scared, you're always around

Don't let them say your hair's too long
'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
Then put your little hand in mine
There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb

Babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe

I got you to hold my hand
I got you to understand
I got you to walk with me
I got you to talk with me
I got you to kiss goodnight
I got you to hold me tight
I got you, I won't let go
I got you to love me so

I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe
I got you, babe




I got you, babe
I got you, babe

Overall Meaning

Dear Cher,


The lyrics of your iconic song "I Got You Babe" showcases a beautiful love story that stands the test of time. The opening lyrics, "They say we're young and we don't know. We won't find out until we grow," captures the essence of young love, where two individuals come together without knowing what life has in store for them. The next line, "Well, I don't know if all that's true, 'cause you got me, and baby, I got you," highlights that even though the couple might not know everything about the world, their love for each other is enough to sustain them.


The second verse, "They say our love won't pay the rent. Before it's earned, our money's all been spent," speaks to the financial struggles that young couples often face. However, the lyrics that follow, "But at least I'm sure of all the things we got," speaks volumes about the couple's unwavering love for each other despite the obstacles they face. The chorus, "I got you, babe. I got you, babe," serves as an affirmation of the couple's immense love and support for each other.


The later verses, "Don't let them say your hair's too long. 'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong," and "Then put your little hand in mine, there ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb," continue to emphasize that the couple's love is powerful enough to overcome any hurdles they might face. The final moments of the song, where you and Sonny harmonize and sing, "I got you to love me so," are a true testament to the bond that the two of you had both on and off stage.


Line by Line Meaning

They say we're young and we don't know
Some people say we're too young to understand life


We won't find out until we grow
We won't know until we're older


Well, I don't know if all that's true
I'm not sure if they're right


'Cause you got me, and baby, I got you
Because we have each other and can face anything together


They say our love won't pay the rent
Some people say our love can't support us financially


Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
We spend money before we earn it


I guess that's so, we don't have a plot
I suppose that's true, we don't have a plan for the future


But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
But one thing I know for sure is that we have each other


I got flowers in the spring
I know I have flowers in the spring


I got you to wear my ring
I know I have you, and you wear my ring


And when I'm sad, you're a clown
When I'm sad, you make me happy and laugh


And if I get scared, you're always around
And if I get scared, you're always there for me


Don't let them say your hair's too long
Don't listen to people who say your hair is too long


'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
I don't care what they say, as long as I have you, everything will be okay


Then put your little hand in mine
Take my hand in yours


There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
Together, we can accomplish anything


I got you to hold my hand
I have you to hold my hand


I got you to understand
I have you to understand me


I got you to walk with me
I have you to walk with me


I got you to talk with me
I have you to talk with me


I got you to kiss goodnight
I have you to kiss goodnight


I got you to hold me tight
I have you to hold me tight


I got you, I won't let go
I have you, and I won't let go


I got you to love me so
I have you to love me so much




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Written by: Sonny Bono

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