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Song Lyrics & Words

Tell me why the stars do shine;
Tell me why the ivy twines.
Tell me why the ocean's blue;
And I will tell you just why I love you.
Because He made the stars to shine;
Because He made the ivy twine.
Because He made the ocean blue;
Because He made you,
That's why I love you!
I really think that He above
Created you for me to love;
He picked you out from all the rest -
Because He knew, dear,
That I'd love you best.

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Alternative Lyrics & Words

An alternative version that includes God instead of He

Tell me why the stars do shine;
Tell me why the ivy twines.
Tell me why the ocean's blue;
And I will tell you just why I love you.
Because God made the stars to shine;
Because God made the ivy twine.
Because God made the ocean blue;
Because God made you,
That's why I love you!
I really think that God above
Created you for me to love;
He picked you out from all the rest -
Because God knew, dear,
That I'd love you best.

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Comments (10)

By Larry in Fresno Ca on 11 November 2008

Thank you! This dates back to my childhood at summer camp and I was thrilled to hear someone singing it again. It's one of the most beautiful ballads ever written, don't you think?

By Lee in Wellesley, Ma, Usa on 5 February 2009

The YouTube video of the older couple singing together was so SWEET. I loved it, and they can really sing, too.

By Davina in Columbus, Ohio on 7 February 2009

I have been looking for this song for years. We would travel to Columbus alot and on the way my Grandmother and Great-grandmother would sing this. I never could remember all the words.

By Russ in Cincinnati, Oh (usa) on 17 February 2009

We sang this song at 4-H camp in Ohio long ago. Thank you for posting the words, and thank you for the beautiful video.

By Carissa in Newberry, Usa on 26 May 2009

Very sweet melody. Truely enjoyed it.

By Peggy in Columbia S.c. on 13 July 2009

i have known this song from childhood and taught mine,,, where are the lyrics from and who wrote them and the music,,, who else beside benatar does the song. tell me why.

By Liv in Nashville, Us Of A on 25 August 2009

my grandmother used to always sing this to me before i would go to sleep (: i love this song <3

By Cj in Greenville, Ohio on 13 November 2009

This song has been passed down in my family for at least four generations. It is a bedtime favorite!

By Charles in Omaha, Usa on 6 February 2010

Like so many others, I have a vague memory of this beautifuyl song, from sunner camp, but I couldn't remember the whole tune and the words. A music store told me it was out of print, so I googled it, and was so glad to find it! You scratched where I itched!

By Cindy in Grayslake,illinois on 15 February 2010

I love this song. It was one of my mother's favorites and I've sung it to my children and grandchildren. It always brings back sweet memories. Thank you Tony and Bobbie!

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