Closer, closer Josie
Girl I want to hold you
I remember the first time
That I ever told you

And I can still recall
The way I whispered to you
I said girl I want to be with you
So closer, closer Josie

You were not my first love
You won't be my last
When I wanted to touch you
You said I move too fast

Go out to a movie
To watch the late late show
When you whisper to me
I guess it's time to go

Closer, closer Josie
Girl I want to hold you
I remember the first time
That I ever told you

And I can still recall
The way I whispered to you
I said girl I want to be with you
So closer, closer Josie...