Carpenters
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When the song topped the charts in 1973, the Carpenters were indeed “on the top of the world”; that lasted until the early 80s when Richard Carpenter had to be treated intensively for Quaalude addiction and Karen passed away in 1983 due to Anorexia Nervosa.
[Instrumental Intro]
[Verse 1: Karen Carpenter]
Such a feeling's coming over me
There is wonder in most everything I see
Not a cloud in the sky, got the sun in my eyes
And I won't be surprised if it's a dream
[Verse 2]
Everything I want the world to be
Is now coming true especially for me
And the reason is clear, it's because you are here
You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
[Chorus]
I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
[Verse 3]
Something in the wind has learned my name
And it's telling me that things are not the same
In the leaves on the trees and the touch of the breeze
There's a pleasing sense of happiness for me
[Verse 4]
There is only one wish on my mind
When this day is through I hope that I will find
That tomorrow will be just the same for you and me
All I need will be mine if you are here
[Chorus]
I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
[Chorus]
I'm on the top of the world looking down on creation
And the only explanation I can find
Is the love that I've found ever since you've been around
Your love's put me at the top of the world
Top of the World was written by Richard Carpenter & John Bettis.
Top of the World was produced by Jack Daugherty.
Carpenters released Top of the World on Thu Jun 22 1972.