Rod Stewart – Baby Jane Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
Cover art for Baby Jane by Rod Stewart
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Baby Jane Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Baby Jane, don't leave me hanging on the line
I knew you when you had no one to talk to
Now you're moving in high society
Don't forget I know secrets about you
I used to think you were on my side
But now I'm no longer sure
I wish I knew what I know now before

[Chorus]
When I give my heart again
I know it's gonna last forever
No one tell me where or when
I know it's gonna last forever

[Verse 2]
Baby Jane, don't it make you feel sad
Just when I thought that we were winning
You and I were so close in every way
Don't time fly when you're loving and laughing
I've said goodbye so many times
The situation ain't all that new
Optimism's my best defense
I'll get through without you

[Chorus]
When I give my heart again
I know it's gonna last forever
No one tell me where or when
I know it's gonna last forever
I won't be that dumb again
I know it's gotta last forever
When I fall in love again
I know it's gonna last forever
[Saxophone Solo]

[Verse 3]
Baby Jane, I've said all I want to say
Go your own way don't think twice about me
'Cause I've got ideas and plans of my own
So long darlin' I'll miss you believe me
The lesson learned was so hard to swallow
But I know that I'll survive
I'm gonna take a good look at myself and cry

[Chorus]
When I give my heart again
I know it's gonna last forever
No one tell me where or when
I know it's gonna last forever
When I fall in love next time
I know it's gonna last forever
I won't be that dumb again
I know it'll last forever

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Genius Annotation

“Baby Jane” is sung from the tail end of a relationship. While he misses her, he’s also optimistic for the future and stresses that the next time he falls in love, it will be “the one” he can spend eternity with.

At the time of its release, the song was a chart topper in the US and in Europe and remains Rod’s last Number 1 single in the UK to date.

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How did the single chart?
Genius Answer

“Baby Jane” was #1 in Belgium, Germany, and the U.K. It was also #2 in Switzerland, #3 in Austria and Sweden.

What certifications has the single received?
Genius Answer

“Baby Jane” is certified gold in France, selling over 500,000 units, and silver in the U.K. with over 250,000 units sold.

Credits
Producer
Video Director
Background Vocals
Synthesizer
Recorded At
The Record Plant, Los Angeles, CA
Release Date
May 27, 1983
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