This Barbara Lewis gem, "Hello Stranger", was very influential on the music of the 1960s. Barbara’s choice of chords and words evoke a sweet type of melancholy that personalizes the song for each listener.
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HELLO STRANGER
Song Written by Barbara Ann Lewis • Copyright © 1963 Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
(Lyrics transcribed on YouTube by JMasalle)
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Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Shoo-bop - Shoo-bop
Hello, stranger
Ooh,
It seems so good to see you back again
How long has it been?
Mmmm,
It seems like a mighty long time
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Ooh
It seems like a mighty long time
Oh-oh-ohhh
I’m-I’m-I’m-I’m-I’m so glad
Ooh
You stopped by to say hello to me
Remember, that’s the way it used to be
Ooh,
It seems like a mighty long
time’
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Ooh
It seems like a mighty long time
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Whoah, ohh
Oh, yes I’m so glad
You’re here again
Ohh-oh-oh,
If you’re not gonna stay
Ooh
Please don’t tease me like you did before
Beause I still love you so
Although…
It seems like a mighty long time
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Ooh
It seems like a mighty long time
Shoo-bop, shoo-bop
My baby
Ohh,
Ohh,
My-my-my-myyy
I’m so happy
That you’re here at last
Ohhh,
My Love,
You, my, my…