I Write the Songs Lyrics
I've been alive forever
And I wrote the very first song
I put the words and the melodies together
I am music and I write the songs
[Chorus]
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
[Verse 2]
My home lies deep within you
And I've got my own place in your soul
Now when I look out through your eyes
I'm young again, even though I'm very old
[Chorus]
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
[Bridge]
Oh, my music makes you dance
And gives your spirit to take a chance
And I wrote some rock 'n' roll so you can move
Music fills your heart, well, that's a real fine place to start
It's from me, it's for you
It's from you, it's from me
It's a worldwide symphony
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
[Chorus]
I write the songs that make the whole world sing
I write the songs of love and special things
I write the songs that make the young girls cry
I write the songs, I write the songs
[Outro]
I am music (Music) and I write the songs
About
“I Write the Songs” was written by Bruce Johnston (of The Beach Boys) and was first released by Captain & Tennille on their debut album in May, 1975. It was featured on Barry’s album Tryin' to Get the Feeling later that year.
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976 and Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart.
“I Write the Songs” won a Grammy Award for “Song of the Year” and was nominated for “Record of the Year” in 1977.
Q&A
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Writer Bruce Johnston initially offered this song to heartthrob David Cassidy, but with a warning:
I warned him: it might be a hit, and end your career. He said, what do you mean? I said, well, imagine the Rolling Stones selling eight million copies of ‘Tie a Yellow Ribbon'! But for Barry Manilow, it was perfect.
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