Bobby Vee - Come Back When You Grow Up Lyrics






Come back when you grow up, girl
You're still livin' in a paper-doll world
Livin' ain't easy, lovin's twice as tough
So come back, baby, when you grow up

You're lookin' real good, like a woman now
Your mind hasn't gotten the message somehow
So if you can't take it and the goin' gets rough
Come back, baby, when you grow up

I want you, girl, but your wide-eyed innocence
Has really messed up my mind, yeah
I'd rather you get your very first heartbreak
Somewhere else along the line

Come back when you grow up, girl
You're still livin' in a paper-doll world
Someday be a woman ready to love
Come back, baby, when you grow up

Come back when you grow up, girl
You're still livin' in a paper-doll world
Livin' ain't easy, lovin's twice as tough
So come back, baby, when you grow up

Come back when you grow up, girl
You've still got a lotta time left in the world
You'll someday be a woman ready to love
Come back, baby, when you grow up

Come back when you grow up, girl
You're still livin' in a paper-doll world
Livin' ain't easy, lovin's twice as tough





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  1. w.... ....

    beautiful song by bobby vee.

  2. J.... L....

    Borderline anthem.

  3. L.... T....

    Karen you will all ways been in my heart. Wish I was there when you grew up. Love KT

  4. D.... M....

    I loved all of your songs, Bobby. So sad to hear about you dying of altzheimers. You had so many great hits. I hope you can feel the love I am sending you.

  5. M.... G....

    These wonderful artists may be gone but when we all meet in the great beyond we will have a heck of a party!!

  6. D.... C....

    Come Back When You Grow Up Girl is one of my favorite songs of all time! What a wonderful song, beautiful voice and romantic lyrics 💖🌟 They don't make great music anymore. I wish they would like this song. 👍👍

  7. K.... c....

    I sent this song to a girl as a break up song......god I was such a scumbag

  8. 6.... ....

    Fell in love with this song in the fall of 1967 when I first heard it by Bobby, but found the original from Shadden and the King Lears and have to say, there version far surpasses this one.

  9. K.... c....

    I broke up with my first girlfriend with this song, such a scumbag thing too, I didn't play it for her and break the bad news, I sent it VIA text......a text........and then when she asked *steve....are you.........*sniff* are you breaking up with me.........all I could do was cry

  10. T.... B....

    Still love this song .wow it's been so long ago .

  11. J.... M....

    Happy sad song great combination

  12. g.... h....

    Loved this comeback hit for Bobby....

  13. f.... d....

    Linda grew up but she never came back --- east 10th st off ave k 1962

  14. f.... d....

    maybe I made this comment before but I will say it again -- this song so much reminds me of Linda from St Brendans -- she was 13 and had a total crush on me when I was 16 --

  15. d.... f....

    ""Paper Doll World"".

  16. R.... L....

    Was so devastated to hear of Bobby Vee's passing. So enjoyed listening to all of his greatest songs. Gone but never will be forgotten. RiP Bobby.

  17. D.... k....

    This is nice. The albums Bobby did with The Crickets and The Ventures are amongst his finest recordings for me.

  18. N.... ....

    This is the first record I ever played on a juke box.

  19. j.... h....

    Never going to growing up you need to

  20. M.... I....

    Someone just sent this song to me... oof.

  21. C.... L....

    I LOVE BOBBY VEE........

  22. j.... c....

    this my jam 4th grade 1967 still sounds great

  23. F.... F....

    Doesn't sound like I remember it.

  24. K.... A....

    What a range his voice has, just beautiful!!

  25. s.... q....

    this song sums up a lot of women today

  26. V.... K....

    Still here in 2017 (funerals end too soon)....

  27. A.... S....

    Thank you Bobby for all your great songs.

  28. K.... A....

    Yes indeed, Bobby Vee was DEFINITELY a talented singer and musician. This song was one of my FAVORITES my him. He had LOTS of really good hits back in the good-old days. These kinds of songs will NEVER be forgotten!!

  29. M.... C....

    Beautiful video

  30. C.... D....

    that brings so much memories to me roller skating at Lloyds roller rink in Latonia when I was just a teenager.

  31. g.... ....

    I was shopping in Wally World when this song came over the sound system. Took me right back to the very early 70's. I was 21 she was 15. Back then it seems like such a wide gap in ages. Hope life treated you well little "Diaper Doll" from Rigby Idaho. She came up with the nickname. "Just call me your Diaper Doll"..

    g.... ....

    Melody of love

  32. R.... ....

    Have always loved this song, but hardly hear it anymore :(

  33. K.... L....

    I remember the first time I heard this song I love that thing is still one of my favorites today

  34. E.... T....

    Wish I waited.Where is she?

  35. p.... r....

    Back then all you had to be was really cute and have a pretty voice. Bobby had it all. <3

  36. A.... E....

    Bobby vee is the love songs of my. teens

  37. R.... B....

    rip uncle bobby

  38. J.... A....

    Today more than ever, I want the healing of cancer!!! There's a personal reason for asking everyone to put this message in their status for at least 1 hour. I know who'll do it! Think of someone you love who has had cancer or who is at the moment to fight.. I hope to see this on the status of all my friends. Don't share, but copy and paste. 💜 💙 💚 💛 ❤ 💜 💙 💚 💛 ❤ 💜 💙 💚

  39. S.... M....

    Such a sweet, innocent song!

    S.... M....

    I was 17, and she was 12. She was like a kid sister to me. 13 years later, her now 30 and all grown up, we happened to meet again. We were together for 20 years, starting that night, before she died of cancer, 22 years ago. This song means a lot to me. I still miss her and think about her every single day.

  40. L.... P....

    1967, BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE, WHEN DID THIS WORLD WENT TO CRAP?

  41. n.... c....

    my song to my girlfriends of the 1966 or 1967 when this came out...gotta keep those young things from wanting to hang around...do we have a live performance of this tune anywhere !

  42. D.... W....

    I wish I listened to this song and didn't marry my wife so young it didn't work out "Come back baby when you grow up girl someday be a woman ready to love".............

  43. W.... P....

    He's young again up there in Heaven!!!

  44. I.... O....

    I was thinking of writing to Bobby the other day; unaware he was even nearing the end. Goes to show we all gotta take advantage of things while you still cal. RIP to a great legend.

  45. R.... ....

    He and his band The Shadows took over because Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and The Big Bopper was killed in a plane crash :( So now we lose another good singer that was taking away RIP Bobby Vee your songs will be remember on here

  46. G.... V....

    Rest in Peace Robert Thomas Velline, AKA Bobby Vee 1943-2016.

  47. J.... G....

    rip bobby vee .so many good times .

  48. P.... W....

    RIP Bobby :'(

  49. F.... V....

    Super Bobby

  50. R.... A....

    So Sad..............................RIP Bobby..................

  51. D.... ....

    Thank You for so many years of wonderful and beautiful Hits RIP

  52. E.... R....

    awww. I got Rubber Ball 45 for Christmas 6th grade

  53. B.... R....

    RIP Thanks for the memories

  54. E.... C....

    RIP Bobby Vee....

  55. L.... ....

    Bobby Vee is now singing with the angels.

  56. J.... P....

    Oh no, another great singer and talent has left us. It brings me back to such an innocent period of time. All of his songs are so good. He was part of a good period of time for love songs and songs from the heart. We will miss you but we will continue to play your songs.

  57. J.... B....

    Remember all his songs. God bless Bobby..

  58. J.... B....

    Remember all his songs. God bless Bobby..

  59. G.... J....

    Bobby Vee Rest in Peace and have a good and peaceful rest with Buddy, Ritchie, Big Bopper.

  60. j.... ....

    All the really great ones are leaving

  61. s.... ....

    Thank you Bobby for the wonderful music you've given us. R.I.P. Great memories of those years.

  62. S.... C....

    Terribly underrated singer taken far too soon by Alzheimer's.

    S.... C....

    I know a lot of good singers that passed away. they sure don't make songs now like they used to. some of it's just a lot of noise in a lot of language that's raunchy. you can't tell the words but way back when you understood everything. All those that have passed just remember we loved you.
    7 like they used to

  63. D.... T....

    What a beautiful song first time I have heard this song, R.I.P Bobby Vee.

  64. P.... J....

    The best time of my life was the 60s. Thank you

    P.... J....

    I grew up in the 60's best if times. Id do it all over in heartbeat! maybe one day we all get the chance to do that if we can... ;-) ❤

    P.... J....

    same here

    P.... J....

    Patty J : Me too , I sure wish I could go back ! Talk about "GOOD" songs .......

    P.... J....

    Yep wouldn't trade the 60's for anything in the world. I wish I could go back and stay there.

    P.... J....

    REMINDS ME OF A GIRL SO MANY YEARS AGO IN THE BRONX

  65. j.... k....

    love him

  66. G.... L....

    I love so many of your songs. This one is so heart warming. Your voice. I treasure the time we met and I was brave enough to ask you take a pix. of you by our '55 Chevy. You agreed if I'd also be in the pix. Shy me agreed. So handsome & sweet you were. RIP. Your beautiful songs and memories live on.. I hate what Alzheimer's disease does and takes. Comment by: ~Linda Landowski.

    G.... L....

    Gary Landowski It sounds like he was a true gentleman, too, which is something sorely lacking in our present culture. There was not a song he ever sang that I did not like. His was a fluid, soulful, and memorable voice. I wish he still walked among us.

    G.... L....

    +Kathleen Hubbard From all I've read, a class act was this guy. Certainly did a lot for music of that era, and now sings upstairs with many other greats we've lost.

  67. j.... h....

    rip bobby vee, love your music, brings back great memories

    j.... h....

    joanne howerton l luv this man

  68. B.... C....

    RIP Bobby!!

  69. P.... B....

    Alzheimers! Crap!

  70. S.... J....

    RIP Bobby Vee lots of great songs you have sang and will keep listen to them

  71. S.... J....

    RIP Bobby Vee lots of great songs you have sang and will keep listen to them

  72. L.... S....

    Rest in peace Bobby. Damn you Alzheimer's disease.

    L.... S....

    yea i know what you mean mine didn't know me either he had brain cancer& only a half of a skull.

    L.... S....

    I didn't know Bobby Vee died. A shame. Very sad. A lot of talent gone.

    L.... S....

    My Aunt Died With It She was 99 Years old

    L.... S....

    @Mikey Dossett my mother is entering the final stages of this terrible disease. She'll be 74 a week from today. It really sucks.

    L.... S....

    Neil Diamond Has It Now

  73. M.... J....

    RIP Bobby Vee gone but never will be forgotten

  74. J.... F....

    R.I.P. bobby some of the greatest ballards

  75. G.... ....

    Great song...I had forgotten it...from the days when a meaningful song could be made without profanity/vulgarity....but I guess you have to do something to make up for a lack of talent like he had...

  76. D.... P....

    This is my favorite old song of his. He had a nice, soft, natural voice. RIP Bobby.

  77. s.... ....

    Goodbye Bobby....

  78. W.... ....

    Rest In Peace, Bobby. Your songs will always be a part of my life.

  79. P.... W....

    RIP Bobby Vee - one of the most beautiful songs of the 60's. You'll be missed.

    P.... W....

    Gotta agree. R.I.P. to a great from years past.

    P.... W....

    SO TRUE!

    P.... W....

    Paulette Wright and

    P.... W....

    Paulette Wright

  80. K.... C....

    RIP Bobby Vee

  81. C.... T....

    so many memories. loved the 70's.

  82. C.... H....

    Great oldies

  83. K.... C....

    I love this it is a genital soft felling

    K.... C....

    What!!!!

    K.... C....

    Please say you meant gentle!

    K.... C....

    I see what you mean. Smooth like Action Man's genitals.

    K.... C....

    Kathy Crosby 👍

  84. A.... F....

    A more adult sound from Mr eve.my brother have it on LPs

  85. B.... E....

    My 1 girlfriend's mother used 2 play this tune 4 me and her

  86. B.... E....

    I love that tune,It takes me back 2 my senior year 1992 when I bought my 1st car a 1979 Ford Ranchero GT

  87. E.... C....

    Love Bobby Vee. I was 10 when this came out and this has been my music since then and I am 65 now

  88. J.... D....

    i love love love this song :)

  89. L.... L....

    wow my first boyfriend Mike put that 45 on my mothers gear shift when I broke up with him ..I was 14 then

  90. M.... ....

    This was the only song that would put me to sleep as a baby when it was on and my Dad sang along to it. Such great memories! !!

    M.... ....

    what about the loin sleeps tonight the always put me to sleep I was born in 67 I remember these songs well

  91. D.... B....

    and guess what after 40 years later i saw him again  wow

  92. D.... B....

    wow the frist guy i had a crush on use to sing this song to me   still love ya Johnny :)

  93. m.... w....

    memories.....