-peak Billboard position # 1 in 1961-Words and Music by Gerry Goffin and Carole KingMy tears are fallin' 'cause you've taken her awayAnd though it really hurts me soThere's something that I've gotta sayTake good care of my ba-a-a-byPlease don't ever make her blu-u-u-ueJust tell her that you love herMake sure you're thinking of herIn everything you say and do-o-o-oAww, take good care of my ba-a-a-byNow don't you ever make her cry-y-y-yJust let your love surround herPaint a rainbow all around herDon't let her see a cloudy skyOnce upon a time that little girl was mineIf I'd been true, I know she'd never be with youSo, take good care of my ba-a-a-byBe just as kind as you can be-e-e-eAnd if you should discoverThat you don't really love herJust send my baby back home to meWell, take good care of my ba-a-a-byBe just as kind as you can be-e-e-eAnd if you should discoverThat you don't really love herJust send my baby back home to meAww, take good care of my ba-a-a-byWell, take good care of my ba-a-a-byFADEJust, take good care of my ba-a-a-by