I Got You Babe
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

The song "I Got You Babe" is a classic love song by Sonny and Cher, released in the mid-1960s. The song is about two young lovers who are committed to each other and confident in their love, despite the challenges they face as they begin their adult lives. The opening lines encapsulate this sense of youthful optimism, as the singer reflects on the uncertainty of the future while asserting his faith in their relationship. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "I got you, babe" several times, emphasizes the strength and importance of their connection.


As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on various aspects of the couple's relationship. The second verse highlights the financial struggles that they face as young adults, and the third verse emphasizes the emotional support they provide each other through difficult times. The final verse expresses the singer's confidence in their ability to overcome any obstacle together, and ends with a repetition of the chorus that reinforces the song's central theme.


Overall, "I Got You Babe" is a romantic and uplifting song that celebrates the power of love and the importance of having someone to share life's journey with.


Line by Line Meaning

They say we're young and we don't know
People say we're inexperienced due to our youth


We won't find out until we grow
Our true knowledge and understanding will come with age


Well, I don't know if all that's true
However, I'm not sure if that's entirely accurate


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


They say our love won't pay the rent
People say that love alone won't provide enough money for our basic needs


Before it's earned, our money's all been spent
We haven't even earned any money yet, but it's already all accounted for


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


But at least I'm sure of all the things we got
However, I'm certain of all the things we do have, which includes each other


I got flowers in the spring
I have flowers during the spring season


I got you to wear my ring
I have you as my partner and we have committed to each other with a ring


And when I'm sad, you're a clown
When I'm feeling down, you cheer me up and make me laugh


And if I get scared, you're always around
If I ever feel scared or uneasy, you're always there to comfort me and make me feel safe


Don't let them say your hair's too long
Don't let other people criticize your appearance, specifically about your hair


'Cause I don't care, with you I can't go wrong
I don't mind how you look, because as long as I have you, nothing can go wrong


Then put your little hand in mine
Take my hand in yours, no matter how small it is


There ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb
Together, we are capable of overcoming any obstacle or challenge


I got you to hold my hand
I have you to hold my hand and provide support


I got you to understand
I have you to empathize with and comprehend me


I got you to walk with me
I have you to accompany me on life's journey


I got you to talk with me
I have you to communicate with and share my thoughts and feelings


I got you to kiss goodnight
I have you to kiss and show affection to before we go to sleep each night


I got you to hold me tight
I have you to hold me tightly and give me a sense of security


I got you, I won't let go
I have you, and I will never let go of our relationship


I got you to love me so
I have you to love me deeply and unconditionally




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono

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@UItraVice

Its cute to think Cher never wanted to perform without Sonny due to her shy nature. He made her open up to the legend she is today.

@nil-8026

Aw she's so shy here with her awkward clapping

@darrenfranke8613

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@mimi-sh8yj

right i was thinking the same thing with the clapping 👏

@Lloyd_Christmas11

Nah she's a wacky libtard today.

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@nadyapetr98

So me and my family (mom and dad) were on a roadtrip and on the road my dad put this song on. My dad looked at my mom and started singing and my mom started to sing too. They were singing together, to each other, like kids and I watched. Their love looked so pure, so undeniable. I sat there in the backseat and I just watched. Its one of my favorite memories of them.

@wioi

That's really cute 💜 good for them ☺️

@TheFunkiedrunkie

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@gracehope7

You should write about your parents and publish it. That paragraph was really emotional and beautiful.

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