In this song, the author sets a boundary after seeing her friend flirt with her boyfriend.
Written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, Little Eva (Born Eva Narcissus Boyd), sings the original recording, released as a single in 1962, reaching #12 on US Top 40 Singles for the Week Ending 15th December,...
[Verse 1]
We've been friends for oh, so long
I let you share what's mine
But when you mess with the boy I love
It's time to draw the line
[Chorus]
Keep your hands (keep your hands) off my baby
I ain't gonna tell you but-a one more time
Oh, keep your hands (keep your hands) off my baby
Girl, you get it through your head
That boy is mine
[Verse 2]
I don't mind when you lend my clothes
My jewelry and such
But, honey, let's get something straight
There's one thing you don't touch
[Chorus]
Keep your hands (keep your hands) off my baby
Girl, you get it through your head
That boy is mine
[Instrumental]
[Chorus]
Keep your hands (keep your hands) off my baby
I ain't gonna tell you but-a one more time
Oh, keep your hands (keep your hands) off my baby
Girl, you get it through your head
That boy is mine
[Outro]
(Keep your hands)
Oh, keep your hands off my baby (baby)
I ain't gonna tell you twice
(Keep your hands off my)
He's mine (baby)
Yay, yay, yeah, he's mine
(Keep your hands off my)
You better watch yourself, now (baby)
He's mine...
Keep Your Hands Off My Baby was written by Carole King & Gerry Goffin & Goffin & King.
Keep Your Hands Off My Baby was produced by Gerry Goffin.
Little Eva released Keep Your Hands Off My Baby on Mon Oct 01 1962.