What Did I Do? by Mbo
(Words & Music by Matthew Richards)


Mbo's Comments:  Here's another one o' my songs for the Mudcat Songbook. This one is completely written by me(!). This is going to be heard on Mudcat Radio one of these days--I just need to get around to recording it. It's HUGELY influenced by The Electric Light Orchestra and The Beatles, but it still has a very folksy sound--almost like skiffle.

Hey girl, where did you come from?
Just one sight of you nearly struck me dumb
You appeared like the brightest star in my sky
You came to me, and I still don't know why

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How did you know
I was alone?
How did you hear
My falling tears?
You're so very smart
You knew what was in my heart

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What did I do to deserve a girl like you?
You take away the clouds and rain, and make my whole sky blue
What did I do to deserve a girl like you?
You take away the clouds and rain, and make my whole sky blue

Hey girl, how do you know me?
My name from your lips came so easily
I'll never understand it, but I realized just then
My life would never be the same again

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Hey girl, please tell me quick
What made you choose me when you could have had your pick
Of all the million guys that are better by a longshot?
But in any case, I'm glad it's me you got

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Hey girl, listen to what I say
I'm gonna tell you just how much I love you every day
All of your sweet dreams, I will try to fulfill
To stay right by your side for life. That I will!

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Matthew Richards (1999)