Beach Boys – Wouldn’t It Be Nice

About the song

“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” is a timeless classic by The Beach Boys, a band that epitomized the sunny, carefree vibes of 1960s California. This enchanting song, released as the opening track of their seminal album “Pet Sounds” in 1966, captures the youthful longing and optimism of its era.

Written by Brian Wilson, Mike Love, and Tony Asher, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” is a masterful blend of harmonious vocals and innovative production. Brian Wilson’s genius as a producer is evident in the song’s lush orchestration and intricate arrangements, which were groundbreaking at the time. The song beautifully illustrates the dream of young love, with lyrics that express a yearning for the ideal future where the protagonists can be together without any restrictions.

“Pet Sounds,” the album that features “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” is often hailed as one of the greatest albums in the history of popular music. The album marked a significant departure from the band’s earlier surf rock sound, showcasing a more sophisticated and mature approach to songwriting and production. Despite initially peaking at number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, “Pet Sounds” has since received immense critical acclaim and is frequently cited as an influence by numerous artists across various genres.

“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” itself achieved considerable success, charting at number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Over the decades, it has remained a beloved track, celebrated for its rich vocal harmonies and poignant expression of youthful innocence and desire.

For many, “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” is more than just a song; it’s a nostalgic journey back to the golden days of the 60s, encapsulating the hopes and dreams of a generation. Whether you’re a long-time fan of The Beach Boys or a newcomer to their music, this song offers a timeless, heartwarming experience that continues to resonate with listeners of all ages.

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Lyrics

“Wouldn’t It Be Nice”

Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older?
Then we wouldn’t have to wait so long
And wouldn’t it be nice to live together
In the kind of world where we belong?

You know it’s gonna make it that much better
When we can say goodnight and stay together

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could wake up
In the morning when the day is new?
After having spent the day together
Hold each other close the whole night through

But happy times together we’ve been spending
I wish that every kiss was never-ending
Oh, wouldn’t it be nice?

Maybe if we think and wish and hope and pray, it might come true (Run, run, we-ooh)
Oh, baby, then there wouldn’t be a single thing we couldn’t do
Oh, we could be married (Oh, we could be married)
And then we’d be happy (And then we’d be happy)
Oh, wouldn’t it be nice?

You know it seems the more we talk about it
It only makes it worse to live without it
But let’s talk about it
But wouldn’t it be nice?

Goodnight, my baby
Sleep tight, my baby
Goodnight, my baby
Sleep tight, my baby
Goodnight, my baby
Sleep tight, my baby