Don't run so fast, move down and let me catch you, babyI've got a story to tellAbout a girl I know wellShe loved a guy and heaven knows whyHow could she love him?Every time this guy she'd seeWith another girl he'd beHe didn't even notice she was flyingShe'd choose her clothes with careShe'd cut and set her hairAnd hoped someday that he'd look her wayHe was too busy a babeHe was always a loverBreaking hearts and having funCouldn't see she was the oneThat really needed himEach night she'd cry in fearThat he would never hearHow hard and so proudI know it's love beyond a doubtBaby, baby, babyRight now you almost seeThis girl I know is newThough I feel like cryingI won't stop tryingTo make him love me, oh babyI've shown you part of my soulBut many things I have left untoldUntil he's mine to have and holdForeverDon't run so fast, noDon't let me catch you, babyI need your love around the townI need your love around the town