About The Song
“Have You Seen Her” is a soulful song by the American soul vocal group, the Chi-Lites, released in 1971 on Brunswick Records as part of the album “(For God’s Sake) Give More Power to the People”. The song was composed by the lead singer Eugene Record and Barbara Acklin, embodying themes of heartbreak, longing, and loneliness.
The song reflects on the narrator’s longing for his lost love, affecting his ability to find joy in simple activities like going to the movies or playing with children. Eugene Record delivers spoken verses, expressing his inability to enjoy life’s simple pleasures since his girl left him, emphasizing the emotional impact of loss.
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Lyrics
One month ago today
I was happy as a lark
But now I go for walks
To the movies, maybe to the park
And have a seat on the same old bench
To watch the children play, huh
You know, tomorrow is their future
But to me just another day
They all gather around me
They seem to know my name
We laugh, tell a few jokes
But it still doesn’t ease my pain
Well, I know I can’t hide from a memory
‘Though day after day I’ve tried
I keep sayin’ she’ll be back
But today again I lied
Oh, I see her face everywhere I go
On the street and even at the picture show
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
Oh, I hear her voice as the cold winds blow
In the sweet music on my radio
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
Why, oh why
Did she have to leave and go away, oh yeah
Oh, I’ve been used to havin’ someone to lean on
And I’m lost
Baby, I’m lost
Oh doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
Oh doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
Oh, she left her kiss upon my lips
But left that break within my heart
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
Oh, I see her hand reaching out to me
Only she can set me free
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
Why oh why?
Did you have to leave and go away? Oh yeah
Ooh oh, I’ve been used to having someone to lean on
And I’m lost, baby I’m lost
Oh doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
As another day comes to an end
I’m lookin’ for a letter or somethin’
Anything that she would send
With all the people I know
I’m still a lonely man
You know, it’s funny
But I thought I had her in the palm of my hand
Have you seen her
Tell me, have you seen her (tell me, have you seen her?)
Oh doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?
Have you seen her?
Tell me, have you seen her?