The song Brown Eyed Girl was written and recorded by Northern Irish musician Van Morrison and featured on his debut studio album, Blowin’ Your Mind!, released in 1967. Originally titled Brown-Skinned Girl, Morrison changed the title to Brown Eyed Girl to avoid potential racial connotations. Over the years, the song has become one of his signature hits and remains a classic on rock radio.
Did You Know?
- Brown Eyed Girl was recorded in 1967 and released as a single in 1968.
- The original title, Brown-Skinned Girl, was altered to Brown Eyed Girl by Morrison for broader appeal.
- The song is now a fan favorite and has been covered by many artists across different genres.
Lyrics
Hey, where did we go
Days when the rains came?
Down in the hollow
Playing a new game
Laughing and a-running, hey, hey
Skipping and a-jumping
In the misty morning fog with
Our, our hearts a-thumping
And you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Whatever happened
To Tuesday and so slow
Going down the old mine with a
Transistor radio
Standing in the sunlight laughing
Hide behind a rainbow’s wall
Slipping and a-sliding
All along the waterfall
With you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Just like that
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
La dee dah
So hard to find my way
Now that I’m all on my own
I saw you just the other day
My, how you have grown!
Cast my memory back there, Lord
Sometime I’m overcome thinking about
Making love in the green grass
Behind the stadium
With you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Laying in the green grass
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee
Sha la la la la la la la la la la la la
Dee dah la dee dah la dee dah la
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