Cherry, Cherry – English Lyrics

• By: Neil Diamond

Lyrics & Translation

Unlock the vibrant energy of 1960s American pop-rock with Neil Diamond's classic, "Cherry, Cherry." This song is a fantastic way to learn English through music, with its simple, repetitive lyrics and clear, expressive vocals. You'll pick up common phrases of affection and excitement, all while enjoying a timeless melody that captures the pure joy of young love. What makes this song special is its raw, unpolished energy, as the hit version was actually the original demo, preserving a moment of spontaneous musical magic.

[English]

(AUDIENCE CHEERS)

♪ ♪

♪ BABY LOVES ME ♪

♪ YES, YES SHE DOES ♪

♪ THE GIRL'S OUTTA SIGHT, YEAH... YEAH! ♪

♪ SAYS SHE LOVES ME ♪

♪ YES, YES SHE DOES ♪

♪ SHE GONNA SHOW ME TONIGHT, YEAH... HUH! ♪

♪ SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME, CHERRY ♪

♪ SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME ♪

♪ CHERRY BABY (SHE GOT THE WAY TO GROOVE ME) ♪

♪ ALL RIGHT ♪

♪ (SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ TELL YOUR MAMMA, GIRL, I CAN'T STAY LONG ♪

♪ WE GOT THINGS WE GOTTA CATCH UP ON ♪

♪ YEAH, YOU KNOW ♪

♪ YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ (VOCALIZING) ♪

♪ CAN'T STAND STILL WHILE THE MUSIC IS PLAYIN' ♪

♪ (VOCALIZING) COME ON NOW ♪

♪ ♪

♪ AIN'T GOT NO RIGHT ♪

♪ NO, NO YOU DON'T ♪

♪ BE SO EXCITING (HUH) ♪

♪ WON'T NEED BRIGHT LIGHTS ♪

♪ NO, NO WE WON'T ♪

♪ GONNA MAKE OUR OWN LIGHTNING, YEAH ♪

♪ SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME, CHERRY ♪

♪ (SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME) ♪

♪ CHERRY BABY (SHE GOT THE WAY TO GROOVE ME) ♪

♪ ALL RIGHT ♪

♪ (SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ HEY EVERYBODY ♪

♪ WOULD YOU GIVE A NICE BIG HAND ♪

♪ TO THE GREATEST BAND IN THE LAND? ♪

♪ THE BAND! ♪

♪ (AUDIENCE CHEERS) ♪

♪ COME ON, BOYS! ♪

♪ SHOW THEM WHAT YOU GOT! ♪

♪ TOMMY, KICK IT OFF! ♪

♪ ♪

♪ TOM HENSLEY! ♪

♪ ♪

♪ (PLAY IT OUT) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ YEAH! ♪

♪ ♪

♪ OUCH! ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ALAN LINDGREN! ♪

♪ (AUDIENCE CHEERS) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ HADLEY HOCKENSMITH ON THE ELECTRICS! ♪

♪ (AUDIENCE CHEERS) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ DOUG RHONE ON THE ACOUSTICS! ♪

♪ (AUDIENCE CHEERS) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ REINIE PRESS ON THAT BIG MONSTER STAND-UP BASS! ♪

♪ (AUDIENCE CHEERS) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ THAT'S RON TUTT ON THE DRUMS! ♪

♪ (AUDIENCE CHEERS) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ KING ERRISSON! ♪

♪ (AUDIENCE CHEERS) ♪

♪ CHERRY, CHERRY BABY ♪

♪ (VOCALIZING) ♪

♪ CHERRY, CHERRY BABY ♪

♪ YOU GOT, YOU GOT TO ME CHERRY. CHERRY ♪

♪ CHERRY. CHERRY BABY ♪

♪ WOO WOO WOO CHERRY ♪

♪ CHERRY, CHERRY BABY ♪

♪ HEY, HEY ♪

♪ LINDA, JULIA, AND MAXINE WATERS, ♪

♪ THE WATERS SISTERS! ♪

♪ ♪

♪ DON MARKESE, ART VELASKO, JOHN FUMO, AND LARRY KLIMAS, ♪

♪ THE FABULOUS HORN DOGS! ♪

♪ (AUDIENCE CHEERS) ♪

♪ ♪

♪ OH YES ♪

♪ THEY'RE GOOD ♪

♪ EASY, BOYS ♪

♪ EASY, GANG ♪

♪ REAL EASY ♪

♪ TELL YOUR MAMMA, GIRL, I CAN'T STAY LONG ♪

♪ WE GOT THINGS WE GOTTA CATCH UP ON ♪

♪ YEAH, YOU KNOW ♪

♪ YOU KNOW WHAT I'M SAYIN' ♪

♪ CAN'T STAND STILL WHILE THE MUSIC IS PLAYIN' ♪

♪ COME ON NOW ♪

♪ ♪

♪ SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME, CHERRY ♪

♪ (SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME) ♪

♪ CHERRY BABY (SHE GOT THE WAY TO GROOVE ME) ♪

♪ ALL RIGHT ♪

♪ (SHE GOT THE WAY TO MOVE ME) YEAH! ♪

♪ ♪

(AUDIENCE CHEERS)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or place
cherry /ˈtʃɛri/ A1	noun - a small, round red fruit
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to care deeply about someone
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	verb - to present or display something
exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ A2	adjective - causing great enthusiasm or interest
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness from the sun, lamp, etc.
lightning /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/ A2	noun - a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity
groove /ɡruːv/ B1	verb - to enjoy oneself, especially by dancing
band /bænd/ A1	noun - a group of musicians who play together
play /pleɪ/ A1	verb - to perform music
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to be in an upright position
catch /kætʃ/ A1	verb - to grab or capture something
kick /kɪk/ A1	verb - to hit with the foot
greatest /ˈɡreɪtɪst/ A2	adjective - most important or best
fabulous /ˈfæbjuːləs/ B1	adjective - extremely good or impressive