[Intro]        [Verse 1] (I want to be near you)      I want to hear what you have to say (As long as I’m near you)      nothing will seem to pass away Long as I’m near you   longing to hear you   long as I’m near you       [Verse 2] (I want to believe you)    when you say the things you do (And so I believe you)    you make it all appear so true Glad that I found you   it’s good to be around you    good to be near you            ooh  ooh [Instrumental]                         [Bridge] When it comes to makin’  time   little girl  you sure made mine You made my day   you made my way to stay        [Verse 3] (I want to be near you)   you’re my all  you’re my everything (And when  I’m near you)   there’s a song in my heart to sing The song of your laughter   is all that I’m after   I want to be near you           ooh  ooh [Instrumental]                       [Bridge] Love is such a happy song   and when love comes along It’s good to be alive  it’s good that you arrived on time        [Outro] (I want to be near you)   I want to be near you (As long as I’m near you)   as long as I’m near you                             (I want to believe you)   I want to believe you (And so I believe you)   and so I believe you                              (I want to near you)   as long as I’m near you