Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Song Lyrics, Chart History, Song Information

  • Build Me Up Buttercup was written by Mike D'Abo (lead singer of British rock group Manfred Mann), & Tony Macaulay, a successful songwriter who also wrote songs for The Hollies, Bob Dylan, and Andy Williams
  • Build Me Up Buttercup was originally performed by The Foundations
  • The Foundations were an R&B pop group formed in England in '67 and disbanded in '70
  • The song hit # 3 on the American Billboard Top 40 charts in 1969
  • It was also a #2 hit in the UK
  • Included in the thoroughly forgettable movie "Mallrats" in 1995, a new version by "The Goops" brought the song to the attention of the  current MTV generation
  • It's inclusion in the movie "There's Something About Mary" starring Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, & Matt Dillon in 1998 brought yet another resurgence in it's popularity

  • It has also be covered by the artists Bobby Vinton, Save Ferris, The Delfonics, NOFX, Rhymefest, American Juniors, Torch, Busted & McFly, David Johansen, The Sugarbeats, and Never Heard of It

A sample of this song as performed by Oracle is available by clicking on either of the links below.  The RealAudio file will stream to your computer rather quickly assuming you have the RealAudio player installed.  The MP3 file must download completely first, but is of a higher audio quality.
   
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This 2 disc set of classic 60's songs not only includes "Build Me Up Buttercup", but 19 other well known tunes such as Soul Man, Leader of the Pack, Wipe Out, Hang on Sloopy, My Guy, and many more instantly recognizable favorites!

 

 

Song Lyrics - Build Me Up Buttercup

Why do you build me up 
(Build me up) 
Buttercup, baby, just to let me down 
(Let me down) 
And mess me around
And then worst of all 
(Worst of all) 
you never call, baby
When you say you will 
(Say you will) 
But I love you still
I need you 
(I need you) 
More than anyone, darlin'
You know that I have from the start
So build me up 
(Build me up) 
Buttercup, don't break my heart

"I'll be over at ten", you told me time and again
But you're late, I wait around and then
I went to the door, I can't take any more
It's not you, you let me down again

(Hey, hey, hey!) Baby, baby, try to find
(Hey, hey, hey!) A little time and I'll make you mine
(Hey, hey, hey!) I'll be home
I'll be beside the phone waiting for you
Ooo-oo-ooo, ooo-oo-ooo

Why do you build me up 
(Build me up) 
Buttercup, baby, just to let me down 
(Let me down) 
And mess me around
And then worst of all 
(Worst of all) 
you never call, baby
When you say you will 
(Say you will) 
But I love you still
I need you 
(I need you) 
More than anyone, darlin'
You know that I have from the start
So build me up 
(Build me up) 
Buttercup, don't break my heart

You were my toy but I could be the boy you adore
If you'd just let me know
Although you're untrue, I'm attracted to you all the more
Why do I need you so

(Hey, hey, hey!) Baby, baby, try to find
(Hey, hey, hey!) A little time and I'll make you mine
(Hey, hey, hey!) I'll be home
I'll be beside the phone waiting for you
Ooo-oo-ooo, ooo-oo-ooo

Why do you build me up 
(Build me up) 
Buttercup, baby, just to let me down 
(Let me down) 
And mess me around
And then worst of all 
(Worst of all) 
you never call, baby
When you say you will 
(Say you will) 
But I love you still
I need you 
(I need you) 
More than anyone, darlin'
You know that I have from the start
So build me up 
(Build me up) 
Buttercup, don't break my heart

I need you, more than anyone, baby
You know that I have from the start
So build me up 
(Build me up) 
Buttercup, don't break my heart

Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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