The story behind
UB40 recorded "My Best Girl" as part of *Labour of Love III*, a cover album released in 1998. The song is just over four minutes long and has more than 10,000 plays on Last.fm. It’s a cover of a song that had been performed before, but in this version, UB40 puts their own spin on it. The lyrics speak of a complicated relationship, of someone you don’t want to lose, but who is also afraid. It’s a song that gets under your skin, with a rhythm and a voice that touch your soul. If you want to play it, you have to understand that it’s not just a melody—it’s a story that comes alive in every note. ↓ Skip to chordsIntro 1
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