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The Best Part Of Breakin' Up: The Ronettes
#39 in 1964.
#1.
DBaby, when we break up from a Gquarrel or a Afight..
DI can't wait to have you back and Ghold you, oh, so Atight.
CHORUS:
Tell me Dwhy (tell me why), I wanna Gknow (I wanna Aknow.)
Tell me Dwhy (tell me why) is it Gso? (is it Aso?)
That the Dbest part of breaking up, Gis when you're Amaking up..
(tell me why.)
DBest part of breaking up, Gis when you're Amaking up..
(I wanna know.)
DBut after breaking up, Gbe sure you're Amaking up with Dme.G  A  
#2.
DEvery time you leave, I get those Gteardrops in my Aeyes..
Dbut they seem to go away when Gyou apolo..Agize.
CHORUS:
Tell me Dwhy (tell me why), I wanna Gknow (I wanna Aknow.)
Tell me Dwhy (tell me why) is it Gso? (is it Aso?)
That the Dbest part of breaking up, Gis when you're Amaking up..
(tell me why.)
DBest part of breaking up, Gis when you're Amaking up..
(I wanna know.)
DBut after breaking up, Gbe sure you're Amaking up with Dme.G  A  
(DOoooo..Aooooooo...aaaahhhhh.)
BRIDGE:
Come on, Gbaby, (ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) come on, Dbaby..
(ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) don't say Gmaybe..
(ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh.)
Well, it Emakes no difference who is wrong..Ajust as long as A7I'll be with you.
#3.
DBaby, I'll be lonely 'til you're Gback where you should Abe.
But, Dbaby, I belong to you, and Gyou belong to Ame.
CHORUS:
Tell me Dwhy (tell me why), I wanna Gknow (I wanna Aknow.)
Tell me Dwhy (tell me why) is it Gso? (is it Aso?)
That the Dbest part of breaking up, Gis when you're Amaking up..
(tell me why.)
DBest part of breaking up, Gis when you're Amaking up..
(I wanna know.)
DBut after breaking up, Gbe sure you're Amaking up with Dme.G  A  
(Ooooo..ooooooo...aaaahhhhh.)
The Dbest part of breaking up, Gis when you know that you're Amaking up with Dme..
OUTRO:
Come on, Gbaby, (ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) come on, Dbaby..
(ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) don't say Gmaybe..
(ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh.)
Come on, Dbaby, (ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) come on, Gbaby..(Fade.)
A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

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The story behind the song

This song captures a surprising twist on heartache, finding a strange kind of relief in the aftermath of a breakup. It suggests that sometimes, the end of a relationship, despite its pain, can bring a sense of freedom or even a new beginning. The Ronettes, known for their powerful girl group sound, bring this complex emotion to life. It’s a song about navigating the bittersweet feelings that can accompany the end of a love story.

AI-written from these sources:The Ronettes — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Best Part Of Breakin Up

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The Best Part Of Breakin' Up: The Ronettes

#39 in 1964.

#1.

D G A

Baby, when we break up from a quarrel or a fight..

D G A

I can't wait to have you back and hold you, oh, so tight.

CHORUS:

D G A

Tell me why (tell me why), I wanna know (I wanna know.)

D G A

Tell me why (tell me why) is it so? (is it so?)

D G A

That the best part of breaking up, is when you're making up..

(tell me why.)

D G A

Best part of breaking up, is when you're making up..

(I wanna know.)

D G A D G A

But after breaking up, be sure you're making up with me.

#2.

D G A

Every time you leave, I get those teardrops in my eyes..

D G A

but they seem to go away when you apolo..gize.

CHORUS:

D G A

Tell me why (tell me why), I wanna know (I wanna know.)

D G A

Tell me why (tell me why) is it so? (is it so?)

D G A

That the best part of breaking up, is when you're making up..

(tell me why.)

D G A

Best part of breaking up, is when you're making up..

(I wanna know.)

D G A D G A

But after breaking up, be sure you're making up with me.

D A

(Ooooo..ooooooo...aaaahhhhh.)

BRIDGE:

G D

Come on, baby, (ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) come on, baby..

(ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) don't say maybe..

(ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh.)

E A A7

Well, it makes no difference who is wrong..just as long as I'll be with you.

#3.

D G A

Baby, I'll be lonely 'til you're back where you should be.

D G A

But, baby, I belong to you, and you belong to me.

CHORUS:

D G A

Tell me why (tell me why), I wanna know (I wanna know.)

D G A

Tell me why (tell me why) is it so? (is it so?)

D G A

That the best part of breaking up, is when you're making up..

(tell me why.)

D G A

Best part of breaking up, is when you're making up..

(I wanna know.)

D G A D G A

But after breaking up, be sure you're making up with me.

(Ooooo..ooooooo...aaaahhhhh.)

D G A D

The best part of breaking up, is when you know that you're making up with me..

OUTRO:

G D

Come on, baby, (ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) come on, baby..

(ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) don't say maybe..

(ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh.)

D G

Come on, baby, (ahhh, ahhh, ahhh, aahhh, ahhh, ahhh, ahhh) come on, baby..(Fade.)

A sixties smash from Kraziekhat.

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