You Belong to Me
David Paich, Tiran Porter, John Hartman, Patrick Simmons, Michael McDonald, Jeff Baxter, Keith Knudsen, Bobby LaKind
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Why'd you tell me this While you look for my reaction What do you need to know Don't you know I'll always be the one You don't have to prove to me you're beautiful to strangers I've got lovin' eyes of my own You belong to me In this life Anyone could tell Any fool can see who you need I know you all too well You don't have to prove to me you're beautiful to strangers I've got lovin' eyes and I can tell You belong to me Tell him you were foolin' You belong to me You belong to me Tell him he's a stranger You belong to me
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Written by: Elvis Costello
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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5 facts about this song
Carly Simon's versionCarly Simon released her cover of "You Belong to Me" in 1978.
- It was featured on her album called "Boys in the Trees".
- Simon's version made it to number 6 on the Billboard Pop singles chart.
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Michael McDonald's versionMichael McDonald co-wrote "You Belong to Me" with Carly Simon.
- McDonald recorded his version of the song in 1982 for his album "If That's What It Takes".
- His rendition did not reach the Billboard Hot 100, but it was a moderate hit on Adult Contemporary stations.
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The Doobie Brothers' versionThe Doobie Brothers, with Michael McDonald as a member, also recorded "You Belong to Me".
- Their version was released in 1977, a year before Carly Simon's version.
- It was included in their album "Livin' on the Fault Line".
- However, unlike Simon's version, The Doobie Brothers' take on the song was not released as a single.
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Song CompositionThe song is written in the genre of soft rock.
- It is composed in the key of A major.
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Common Facts"You Belong to Me" is often associated with Carly Simon despite being co-written and recorded by Michael McDonald. This is due to the commercial success of her version.
- Both Simon and McDonald have performed live renditions of "You Belong to Me" over the years.
- The song's lyrics tell a warning story about a lover who is tempted to stray away.
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