Got To Be There (single)

Got To Be There is the debut single by the American recording artist Michael Jackson, which was written by Elliot Willensky whose original version was released as his first solo single in 1971 on Motown Records. The song was produced by Hal Davis and recorded at Motown's Hitsville West studios in Hollywood.

The single became an immediate success, reaching number one on Cashbox 's pop and R&B singles charts, while reaching number four on Billboard 's pop and R&B singles charts. Released to select European countries, it also found success, reaching number five in the UK. The song was composed as a pop ballad with soul and soft rock elements. The song was musically arranged by Dave Blumberg while Willie Hutch produced its vocal arrangements.

Lyrics

 * Got to be there
 * I got to be there
 * In the morning
 * When she says hello to the world
 * Got to be there
 * I got to be there
 * Bring her good times
 * And show her that she’s my girl


 * Oh, what a feeling there’ll be
 * The moment I know she loves me
 * ’Cause when I look in her eyes I realize
 * I need her sharing the world beside me


 * So I got to be there
 * I Got to be there in the morning
 * And welcome her into my world
 * And show her that she’s my girl
 * When she says, ‘Hello world!’
 * I need her sharing the world beside me


 * That’s why I’ve got to be there
 * I got to be there where love begins
 * And dance everywhere she goes
 * I’ve got to be there so she knows
 * That when she’s with me
 * She’s home


 * Got to be there
 * Got to be there