She's got a way about her
I don't know what it is
But I know that I can't live without her
She's got a way of pleasin', mmh
I don't know what it is
But there doesn't have to be a reason
Anyway

She's got a smile that heals me, mmh
I don't know why it is
But I have to laugh when she reveals me
She's got a way of talkin', mmh
I don't know what it is
But it lifts me up when we are walkin'
Anywhere

She comes to me when I'm feelin' down
Inspires me without a sound
She touches me and I get turned around
She's got a way of showin', mmh
How I make her feel
And I find the strength to keep on goin'
She's got a light around her, ooh
And everywhere she goes
A million dreams of love surround her
Everywhere

She comes to me when I'm feelin' down
Inspires me without a sound
She touches me and I get turned around, ooh, oho
She's got a smile that heals me, mmh
I don't know why it is
But I have to laugh when she reveals me
She's got a way about her,mmh
I don't know what it is
But I know that I can't live without her
Anyway, hey


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She's Got a Way Lyrics as written by Billy Joel

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    Yes, starfly, it was written for Elizabeth, his first wife.

    I love this song! As always, Billy Joel takes feelings and translates them into song so eloquently (both lyrically and musically).

    anastajaon October 04, 2005   Link
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    god i love this song. One of billy joels best and such a beautiful song about a woman. I just wish i could find a girl like this. if they exist, please contact me.

    LiveUrLifeon May 01, 2002   Link
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    I think that woman like this do exist, and I hope that one day someone could sing this song about me - in addition to another song "She's Always a Woman"

    musicgirlon May 02, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    So I'm not the only one who hopes this song can be about me one day? ;-)

    musicchick44on June 03, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    One of my best guy friends told me this song was about me...hehe :-)

    LilDrummerGirl15on September 26, 2002   Link
  • 0
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    Actually, I just told a girl this song said everything I felt about her

    donquixote1987on July 03, 2003   Link
  • 0
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    wow this song is just sooo lovly! he is soo in love with this women but he cant see why he loves her so much, he just does and wants to be with her.

    keziaon June 02, 2004   Link
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    Absolutely a beautiful song. If you haven't heard the original cut (from the Cold Spring Harbor album), you should. I think it is way better than the version that gets airplay and is on GH1&2. It is a significantly younger Billy and you can hear his age in his voice.

    Uncle Monkeyon June 30, 2004   Link
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    Absolutely a beautiful song. If you haven't heard the original cut (from the Cold Spring Harbor album), you should. I think it is way better than the version that gets airplay and is on GH1&2. It is a significantly younger Billy and you can hear his age in his voice.

    Uncle Monkeyon June 30, 2004   Link
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    it's beautiful.

    NicoleInWonderlandon October 16, 2004   Link

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