Dennis Williams

I've got sunshine
On a cloudy day
And when it's cold outside,
I've got the month of May

Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)

I've got so much honey
The bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees

Well, I guess you'll say what can make me feel this way?
My girl(my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)


Oooo~~h, Hoooo~~

I don't need no money,
Fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches, baby,
One man can claim

Well~ I guess you'll say
What can make me feel this way
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl
I've even got the month of May
with my girl

Sunshine blue skies please go away
The girl has found another and gone away.
With her went my future my life is filled with gloom
So day after day I stay locked up in my room.
I know to you, it might sound strange but I wish it would rain,

Cause so badly I wanna go outside
But everyone knows that a man ain't supposed to cry
Listen, I gotta cry 'cause crying eases the pain,
Oh yeah, people this hurt I feel inside.
Words could never explain, I just wish it would rain.

Day in day out my tear-stained face
Pressed against the window pain,
My eyes search the skies desperately for rain,
Cause rain-drops will hide my tear -drops
And no one will ever know that I'm crying,
Crying when I go outside.
To the world outside my tears,
I refuse to explain, oh I wish it would rain,
let it rain, let it rain.
I need rain to disguise the tears in my eyes.
Oh, let it rain.
I'm a man and I got my pride
Til' it rains I'm gonna stay inside and let it rain.

Night and day, you are the one
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
Whether near to me, or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you Night and day

Day and night, why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you Night and day

Night and day Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day

Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
Whether near to me, or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you Night and day

Night and day Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside
I've got the month of May

*I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
My girl, talking about my girl

I've got so much honey
the bees envy me

I've got a sweeter song
than any bird you got in any tree

* Repeat

ho~
ho~

I don't need no money, fortune nor fame
I've got all the riches, baby
One man can claim, oh yes I do

* Repeat

I've sunshine
on a cloudy day with my girl

I've even got
the month of May with my girl
So I can think about

You broke my heart 'cause I couldn't dance,
You didn't even want me around.
And now I'm back to let you know I can really shake 'em down.

Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)
Tell me.

Do you love me?
(I can really move, )
Do you love me?
(I'm in the groove.)
Now do you love me?
(Do you love me now that I can dance?)
Watch me, now.
(Work, work)
Ah,work it out baby.
(work, work)
Well, you're drivin' me crazy.
(work, work)
With just a little bit of soul, now
(work!)
Now I can mash potatoes, I can do the twist,
Tell me, baby, do you like it like this?
Tell me,
(Tell me,)

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Written By GORDY, BERRY JR
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Power, boom boom
Power, boom boom boom
Power, boom boom
Power, boom boom boom
Power, boom boom boom
Power boom boom
Power boom boom boom
Power boom boom
Power boom boom boom
Power

My hands are clean
My heart is so pure
The world is sick
I am the cure
I don't want no money, gold or gifts
Give me your minds and souls to lift
Put you faith and trust in me
I'll move your mountains
Part your sea
All you poor all you needy
All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy
All you poor all you needy
All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy
Get off your knees, believe in me
I'll set you free

All I need's a little more power
Power, power, power, power, power,
Power, power, power, power.

I have for you a master plan
To lead you to the Promised Land
I give you peace, I give you pride
I save you from mass suicide
I'm your hope, your one salvation
I'm your one man United Nation
All you poor all you needy
All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy
All you poor all you needy
All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy
Tell me your sins, I'll be your friend
I won't do you in.

All I need's a little more power
Power, power, power, power, power,
Power, power, power, power.

I'll make you all the master race
Just put me in my godly place
We'll march the world down in defeat
Take the fields of oil and the lands of wheat
Power, I need it, more, I got to have it
One thing I must make perfectly clear
Nuclear weapons, all men fear
Their hands sweat, their fingers itch
I'm the only one you can trust with the switch
Give it to me, more power

More, give it to me
More, give it to me

I, my, my, my, my
Oh I,
Can turn the gray sky blue, I
You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I
I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I
You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah
I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah
Girl you're the key to my happiness and I
(I can't get next to you, babe )
(I can't get next to you)
I've trying a long time
(I can't get next to you, babe)
(I can't get next you)
I don't know what to do

I,
Oh I,
I, oh Lord
I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I
And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I
Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I
And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah
I'm unhappy with all the power I possess, yeah girl
'Cause girl your the key cause
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)

Let me tell that
I can turn back the hands of time,
You better believe I can, oh I
You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I
I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I
All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah

Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today
'Cause girl, you see, I
(Can't get next to you babe)
I've been trying a long time
(I can't get next to you)
Oh somebody oughta help me
(I can't get next to you, babe)
Let me, let me go
(I can't get next to you)
Let me

I, Lord I've been working on it, baby
I've been thinking about it
Oh I
But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long
But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I
I've been, I've been, thinking about you baby, something awful
You see, I, oh I, sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it
And I, I don't just know what to say about it

Yeah!
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Yeah! People,

Let me tell you 'bout a place I know, to get in it don't take much dough.
Where you can really do your thing.
It's got a neon sigh outside that says,
"Come in and take a look at your mind.
You'll be surprised what you might find."
Strobe lights flashing from sun up to sundown,
People gather there from all parts of town.

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

You can have your fortune told, you can learn the meaning of soul.
There ain't no such thing as time.
Incense in the air, peace signs painted everywhere,
I guarantee you this place will blow your mind.
They got music so high you can't get over it,
So low you can't get under it.

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

Millionaires, kings and queens go there to do their thing,
You might see anybody there, yeah.
Bearskin rugs, tails and minks
It don't really matter what you wear.
Take off your shoes, sit on the floor,
Join in and be what you wanna be, don't you know it's

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

They got a cat there shoutin' the blues, talkin' 'bout payin' some dues.
People walkin' round reciting poetry, yeah.
Screaming guitars and a thousand colored lights,
People, I'm telling you this place is really out of sight.
You can have your fortune told, you can learn the meaning of soul,
I can tell you the place will blow your mind, don't you know it's

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

People moving out,
People moving in.
why, because of the color of their skin
run, run, run but you sho' can't hide

An eye for an eye,tooth for a tooth,
vote for me and I'll set you free
rap on, brother, rap on

The only person talking about love thy brother is the preacher
and it seems
nobody's interested in learning
but the teacher

segregation, determination, demonstration, intergration,
Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation

Ball of confusion, oh yeah
That's what the world is today, hey

The sale of pills are at an all time high
young folks walking round with their heads in the sky
the cities ablaze in the summertime, and oh
the beat goes on

evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul
shooting rockets to the moon
kids growing up too soon
politicians say more taxes, will solve everything
and the band played on

So, round and around and around we go
where the world's headed, nobody knows

Oh, Great Googamooga, can't you hear me talking to you
just a ball of confusion, oh yeah
that's what the world is today, hey

Fear in the air, tension everywhere
unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas
and the only safe place to live, is on an indian reservation
and the band played on

Eve of destruction, tax deduction
city inspectors, bill collectors
mod clothes in demand,
population out of hand,
suicide, too many bills
hippies moving to the hills
people all over the world are shouting end the war
and the band played on

Oh, Great Googamooga, can't you hear me talking to you
just a ball of confusion,
thatc

Ooo
Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by.
I say to myself, you're such a lucky guy.
To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true.
Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to me.

But it was just my 'magination, running away with me.
It was just my 'magination, running away with me.

(Soon) Soon we'll be married and raise a family. (Oh, yeah)
A cozy little home out in the country with two children, maybe three.
I tell you, I can visualize it all. This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems.

But it was just my 'magination, once again.
Running away with me.
Tell you it was just my 'magination,
Running away with me.

Paul: Every night on my knees I pray.

Dear Lord, hear my plea.
Don't ever let another take her love from me.
Or I will surely die. Hmm

(Her love is) heavenly.
When her arms enfold me.
I hear a tender rhapsody.
But in reality, she doesn't even know me.

Just my 'magination, once again.
Running away with me.
Oh, tell you it was just my 'magination,
Running away with me.

I never met her but I can't forget her.
Just my 'magination,
Ooo yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Running away with me.

Ooo, just my 'magination running away with me.
She's in my mind and hard to find.
Just my 'magination...

Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by.
I say to myself, "You're such a lucky guy."
To have a girl like her
is truly a dream come true.
Out of all of the fellas in the world
she belongs to you...

But it was just my imagination
running away with me.
It was just my imagination
running away with me...

Ooh-hoo-hoo-hooh
Soon we'll be married..
and raise a family.
In a cozy, little home out in the country
with two children, maybe three.
I tell you, I can visualize it all.
This couldn't be a dream for too real it all seems.

But it was just my imagination -- once again --
running away with me.
I tell you it was just my imagination
running away with me...

Every night, on my knees I pray,
"Dear Lord, hear my plea...
don't ever let another take her love from me
or I will surely die.."
Ooh, her love is heavenly;
when her arms enfold me,
I hear a tender rhapsody...
but in reality, she doesn't even know me

Just my imagination -- once again --
running away with me.
Tell you it was just my imagination
running away with me.
I never met her, but I can't forget her.
Just my imagination..
-- ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah --
running away with me

Where I was born ev'rything was dull and dingy
I lived in a place they called the inner city
Getting ahead huh was strictly a nono
Cause nobody cares what happens to the folks
That live in the ghetto
Thousands of lives wasting away
People living from day to day
It's a challenge just staying alive
'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive

Money I ain't got none, job can't find one
The streets raised me from a baby, ooh
Thousands of lives wasting away
People living from day to day
It's a challenge just staying alive
'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive

Broken down homes, kids strung out
They don't even know what life's all about
Stealin' cars, robbin' bars
Mugging drugs, rat infested
And no one's interested

Kids dodging cars for recreation
Only adds to a mother's frustration
Breakings, folks comin' home
And finding all their possessions gone
Oh it's an ev'ry day thing - well well - in the ghetto
Oh it's an ev'ry day thing in the ghetto

hey girl (tell me) whats ur name
i like your style (i like your style)
can i stick around enrapture you a little while

and hey girl
dont turn away (dont turn away)
please listen to what i have to say
dont tell me some other day
please wont u stay

all my life i've prayed for someone like u oh yeah
oh the look in your eyes
tell me you feel the same way too oh yeah

hey girl (hey girl hey girl hey girl)
cant i be your friend
can i see u again
no dont walk away (dont walk away)
if in your heart u really want to stay
girl what u feel is for real and believe me its ok

Lady luck and a 4 leaf clover
Wanting this hurt I feel all over
My life was one special occasion
Till your leavin' ended the situation
That's why I'm standin' on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
Standin' on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
My car got repossessed this morning
Hardest times I've seen in years
Lord, you got to throw me a life preserver
Cause I'm about to drown in my own tears
That's why I'm standin' on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down
Standin' on shakey ground
Ever since you put me down

Lady luck and a 4 leaf clover
wanting this hurt I feel all over
my life was one special occasion
till your leavin ended the situation

thats why I'm standin on shakey ground
ever since you put me down
standin on shakey ground
ever since you put me down

my car got repossesed this morning
hardest times I've seen in years
lord, you got to throw me a life preserver
cause I'm about to drown in my own tears

thats why I'm standin on shakey ground
ever since you put me down
standin on shakey ground
ever since you put me down

Power, boom boom
Power, boom boom boom
Power, boom boom
Power, boom boom boom
Power, boom boom boom
Power boom boom
Power boom boom boom
Power boom boom
Power boom boom boom
Power

My hands are clean
My heart is so pure
The world is sick
I am the cure
I don't want no money, gold or gifts
Give me your minds and souls to lift
Put you faith and trust in me
I'll move your mountains
Part your sea
All you poor all you needy
All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy
All you poor all you needy
All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy
Get off your knees, believe in me
I'll set you free

All I need's a little more power
Power, power, power, power, power,
Power, power, power, power.

I have for you a master plan
To lead you to the Promised Land
I give you peace, I give you pride
I save you from mass suicide
I'm your hope, your one salvation
I'm your one man United Nation
All you poor all you needy
All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy
All you poor all you needy
All you're doin' is givin' to the greedy
Tell me your sins, I'll be your friend
I won't do you in.

All I need's a little more power
Power, power, power, power, power,
Power, power, power, power.

I'll make you all the master race
Just put me in my godly place
We'll march the world down in defeat
Take the fields of oil and the lands of wheat
Power, I need it, more, I got to have it
One thing I must make perfectly clear
Nuclear weapons, all men fear
Their hands sweat, their fingers itch
I'm the only one you can trust with the switch
Give it to me, more power

More, give it to me
More, give it to me

Now, I'm the kind of guy who don't believe that chivalry is dead. No.
'Cause I believe a woman should be treated with alot of respect.
Hmm, don't be afraid.
Don't turn and walk away.
I want to get to know ya. Yeah.
Don't be a shame.
Don't send our love to flame.
Just come a look me over.
(It's by your heart) It's by your heart.
That you've always been looking for.
How can anybody ask for much more (More, more, more)
Now, I like openin' doors. (Yeah)
Pickin' up your hanky of the floor. (Yeah)
Treat her like a lady. (Treat her like a lady)
Light the cigarette that she smokes.
Even...(help her with the coat)
Well, treat her like a lady. (Treat her like a lady)
If it's the world of celebration, so easy to forget.
Hmm, that it's so nice to find a man, whom that'll lend a helping hand. (You can bet)
Yes, you can baby.
When I was young, my mama used to say,
"Boy, a woman's like a flower, with love that will turn to showers."
Ever since that day, her words never went away.
I'll always will remember to keep my baby tender.
(It's by your heart) It's by your heart.
That you've always been looking for.
How can anybody ask for much more (More, more, more)
Now, I like openin' doors. (Yeah)
Pickin' up your hanky of the floor. (Yeah)
Treat her like a lady. (Treat her like a lady)
She's a bad, son of a gun, I'm her lovin' Don Juan
Treat her like a lady. (Treat her like a lady)
Whoa baby.
Everyday, everyway.
(It's by your heart) It's by your heart.
That you've always been looking for.
How can anybody ask for much more (More, more, more)
Now, I like openin' doors.

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING
Writers Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein 11

Some enchanted evening you may see a stranger You may see a stranger across a crowded room And somehow you know, you know even then That somewhere you'll see her again and again Some enchanted evening, someone may be laughing You may hear her laughing across a crowded room And night after night, as strange as it seems The sound of her laughter will sing in your dreams Who can explain it, who can tell you why Fools give you reasons, wise men never try Some enchanted evening, when you find your true love When you feel her call you across a crowded room Then fly to her side and make her your own Or all through your life you may dream all alone Once you have found her, never let her go Once you have found her, never let her go

Ooh:ooh:mmm:mmm:yeah:hey:
On, no
Na, na, na, na, na, na, yeah:ah:ah:yeah:yeah:

Just to feel your body, your sensual desire
You know my heart goes crazy when your tender lips touch mine
Let's explore our love and the candlelight and wine
We'll leave the world behind, baby

[Girl, do you believe] In the miracle of love
[Would you try and see] I'm the one you're dreamin' of
[Baby, close your eyes] Let the fantasy become real
Oh, yeah (Will I)

Stay till the mornin', baby, rock me, girl
Like I want to rock you (Like I want to rock you) [Please] (Stay with me, baby)
Stay till the mornin', baby, let me know
That you want me too [I want to rock you, baby] (I want to rock you, baby)

Can you feel me, baby, 'cause I'm comin' from the heart
You're such a sexy lady, ooh, just tell me where to start
I'll make sweet, sweet love like you never felt before
And give you so much more, hey, hey

[When you need a friend] I will come to you
[You just tell me when] Girl, that's all you got to do
[Let me be your man] I will be your pleasure
[Anytime] Anytime (Anytime you need)

Stay till the mornin', baby, rock me, girl
Like I want to rock you (Ooh, don't you want to stay with me, girl) [Do you want to stay]
Stay till the mornin', baby (Yeah), let me know
That you want me too (Ooh, girl, I want you to stay with me, yeah)

Stay till the mornin', baby, rock me, girl
Like I want to rock you (In the mornin', in the evenin', and all night long)
Stay till the mornin', baby (Oh), let me know
That you want me too [I want you] (I want to rock you, baby) [Don't you want me too]

I'll save you from the highest mountain (The highest mountain)
Paint the words acro

Who took your love away
Who made you cry that day
What kind of fool would steal a heart
Then turn and lie
Well, I know one thing is true
This I can say to you
Cause I am the one who's here
To take your pain away
You gave all you had and a few cents more
He turned his back and he's walking out the door
But that's alright, it's alright go on and let him go

Cause I'm here
I'm here to show you love
Like you've never known
With all my heart, my mind
My body and soul
I'm here to show you love
Here to show you love
That you never knew
Would cause you to want someone
As much as they want you

Just let me lay with you
I promise I'll stay with you
Cause what kind of fool would let
The prize of your love die
And since he neglected you
Kept on forgetting you
Had your wants, your needs, your desires to fulfill
You don't have to feel guilty now
Cause this is the place and this is how
I'll help you face the fact that you deserve much more

Cause I'm here
I'm here to show you love
Like you've never known
With all my heart, my mind
My body and soul
I'm here to show you love
Here to show you love
That you never knew
Would cause you to want someone
As much as they want you

He never should've left you alone
You need a love in your life
So baby girl, let it go
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Cause I'm here

Cause I'm here
I'm here to show you love
Like you've never known
With all my heart, my mind
My body and soul
I'm here to show you love
Here to show you love
That you never knew
Would cause you to want someone
As much as they want you

You've got a smile so bright
You know You could have been a candle
I'm holding You so tight
You know You could have been a handle
The way You swept me off my feet
You know You could have been a broom
The way You smell so sweet
You know You could have been some perfume

(Chorus)
Well, You could have been anything that You wanted to
And I can tell, the way You do the things You do

As pretty as You are
You know You could have been a flower
If good looks was a minute
You know that You could be an hour
The way You stole my heart
You know You could have been a crook
And baby You're so smart
You know You could have been a schoolbook

(Chorus)
Well, You could have been anything that You wanted to
And I can tell, the way You do the things You do

You made my heart so rich
You know You could have been some money
And baby You're so sweet
You know You could have been some honey

(Chorus)
Well, You could have been anything that You wanted to
And I can tell, the way You do the things You do
You really swept me off my feet, You made my life complete
You made my life so bright, You make me feel alright

Ooo
Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by.
I say to myself, you're such a lucky guy.
To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true.
Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to me.

But it was just my 'magination, running away with me.
It was just my 'magination, running away with me.

(Soon) Soon we'll be married and raise a family. (Oh, yeah)
A cozy little home out in the country with two children, maybe three.
I tell you, I can visualize it all. This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems.

But it was just my 'magination, once again.
Running away with me.
Tell you it was just my 'magination,
Running away with me.

Paul: Every night on my knees I pray.

Dear Lord, hear my plea.
Don't ever let another take her love from me.
Or I will surely die. Hmm

(Her love is) heavenly.
When her arms enfold me.
I hear a tender rhapsody.
But in reality, she doesn't even know me.

Just my 'magination, once again.
Running away with me.
Oh, tell you it was just my 'magination,
Running away with me.

I never met her but I can't forget her.
Just my 'magination,
Ooo yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Running away with me.

Ooo, just my 'magination running away with me.
She's in my mind and hard to find.
Just my 'magination...

Woo, alright.
Whose hairstyles are outta this world,
Whether it's straight, a bouffant, or it's curled, my baby. (My baby)
Hey, hey, hey, my baby, baby, pretty baby.
Hair soft like a baby lamb and I love to run my fingers through it, alright.
I hope she digs me the way I am.
But if I have to change you know I'm gonna do it for my baby.
Ooo, she's cute as can be.
Little girl gotta hold on me.
My ba... don't loose it!
She has a kiss so sweet it knocks me off my feet.
She makes my life complete.
Oh yeah, she's my baby.
Oh yeah, she my baby and I love her so.
Ooo yeah, I love my baby so.
Ooo, my baby.
She's cute as can be.
Little girl gotta... tight hold on me.
Has a kiss so sweet it knocks me off my feet.
She make my life complete.
Oh yeah, she's my baby.
She's got personality that satisfies me, oh yeah.
She's my baby.
She's my... don't lose it.
She's my sweet, sweet...
I want everybody to know it that she makes me feel so fine.
If you feel it let me hear ya clap your hands, baby.
Come on, let's get the groove on.
Aw yeah, oh let me feel it.
Let me hear ya say, "yeah" (Crowd yells "yeah")
Let me hear ya say, "yeah" (Crowd yells "yeah")
Ooo, every boy and girl and you know it.
All around this big wide world.
It takes a boy and girl.
They know it takes... my girl.
All it takes is my baby, my baby.
You're my baby, my baby.
You're my baby, you're my baby.
You're my baby, you're my sweet, sweet...
Alright.

I want a love I can see
That's the only kind that means a thing to me
Don't want a love you have to tell me about
That kind of a loving I can sure do without
(I can sure do without)

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I want a love I can feel
That only kind of a loving I think is real
Don't wanna be goin by something I heard now
Cause baby actions speak louder than words
(Ah, louder than words)

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Uh huh
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
I want a love I can see (I want a love I can see)
That kind of a love you can give to me (can give to me)
The kind of kisses to make, make me melt (ooh, make me melt)
That kind of a love that can really be felt (really be felt)

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Uh huh
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love

Yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah baby baby baby baby baby I
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love
Don't you know I want a love (yeah) (yeah) (yeah)

Dennis: The childhood part of my life
Wasn't very pretty, see...
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: I was born and raised
In the slums of the city,
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: It was a one-room shack
That slept ten other children beside me,
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: We hardly enough food
Or room to sleep
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: It was hard times...
I needed somethin' to ease my troubled mind

Dennis: Oooh listen...
My father didn't know the meaning of work
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: He disrespected mama,
And treated us like dirt
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: I left home seeking a job
That I never could find
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: The pressure came down hard
And I took to cloud nine
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom

Paul: I'm doing fine
Up here, on cloud nine
Dennis: A one more time
Paul: I'm doing fine
Up here, on cloud nine
Dennis: Folks down there tell me...

Dennis: They say give yourself a chance
And don't let life pass you by,
Temptations: Woo, woo, woo
Dennis: But the world, say, is a rat race
Where only the strongest survive,
It's a dog-eat-dog world
And that ain't no lie,
Temptations: Ain't no lie
Dennis: It ain't even safe no more
To walk the streets at night

Temptations: I'm doing fine
On cloud nine

Dennis: Let me tell 'bout cloud nine...
Temptations: Cloud nine
Paul: You can be what you want to be
Temptations: Cloud Nine
Dennis: You ain't got no responsibility
Temptations: Cloud Nine
Eddie: And every man, every man is free
Temptations: Cloud nine
Dennis: You're a million miles from reality
Paul: Reality

Temptations: I wanna' say up
Eddie and Otis: Higher
Temptations: Up and up,
Up and away

Temptations: Cloud nine

Eddie: I wanna' say I love the life I live,
And I'm going to live, the life I love
Or be on cloud nine...
I, I, I, I, I, I'm ridin' high
Temptations: On cloud nine

Dennis: You're as free as a burning flame
Temptations: Cloud nine
Melvin: There's no difference between day and night
Temptations: Cloud nine
Eddie: It's a world of love and harmony
Temptations: Cloud nine
Dennis: You're a million miles from reality
Paul: Reality

Temptations: I wanna' say up
Eddie and Otis: Higher
Temptations: Up and up, up and away

Temptations: Cloud Nine
Paul: You can be what you want to be, ah
Temptations: Cloud nine
Dennis: You ain't got no responsibility
Temptations: Cloud nine
Eddie: Every man in his mind is free
Temptations: Cloud nine
Dennis: You're a million miles from reality
Temptations: Cloud nine
Paul: You can be what you want to be

Temptations: all of them weave in and out with ad libs
and
es of "Boom-booms"

fade to end

You played hookie from school and you can't go out to play, yeah!
Mama said, "For the rest of the week, in your room you gotta stay, yeah!"
Now you feel like the whole world's pickin'[ on you,
But deep down inside, you know it ain't true.

You're in punishment
'cause your mother wants to raise you in the right way, yeah!
But you don't care,
'cause you already made up your mind you wanna run away yeah!
You're on your way, Runaway Child, Running Wild,
Runaway Child Running Wild,
Better go back home where you belong.

Roaming through the city going nowhere fast, you're on your own at last,
Hey! It's gettin' late. Where will you sleep?
You're gettin' kinda hungry, you forgot to bring something to eat.
Oh, lost with no money you start to cry,
But remember, you left home wantin' to be grown, so dry your weeping eyes.

Sirens screamin' down neon lighted streets.
You want your mama.
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run.
Are they looking for you?
You're frightened and confused.
I want my mama.
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run,
but she's much too far away, she can't hear a word you say.

You've heard some frightening news on the radio,
about little boys running away from home,
And the parents don't see them no more.
You wanna stop to hitch a ride, I know,
But your mama told you never trust a stranger
And you don't know which way to go.

Streets are dark and deserted, not a sound nor sign of life.
How you long to hear your mother's voice, 'cause you're lost and alone.
But remember, you made the choice, Runaway Child Running Wild.
You better go back home where you belong,
Oh, Runaway Child Running Wild,
You better go back home where you belong.
You're lost in this great big city,
Go back home where you belong.
Not a familiar face, ain't it a pity,
Go back home where you belong.
Runaway Child, Running Wild,
You better go home where you belong.

Ow, people gather round me, it's whom it may concern.
I'm not trying to run your life.

But you're never too old to learn, huh.

Stop worrying about your neighbors and the fancy things they got.
'Cause if you do you'll find it sure, you're gonna wind up on the spot.

Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jone: Get you down, oh down.

One more time.

Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Woo, woo oh oh oh

Huh, you may not believe it but nine times out of ten it's true.
The people you're trying to keep up with

Are trying to keep up too.

Remember that old saying, "All that glitters ain't gold".
Take heed, don't ignore it until your money time will hold. Oh

Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Hear me now, now.

Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Who-har-har-who-who, Who-har-har-do-do-do-do

You're lying to yourself but you don't even know it.
You're so busy following the Joneses, you ain't got time to show it.
Keeping up with the Joneses, it'll only makes your life a mess.
Bill collectors, tranquilizers and getting deeper in debt.

You better leave
The Joneses alone.
Tell 'em one more time.
You better leave, oh leave
The Joneses alone.

Otis: Joneses got a new car today.
Here's what you should say
Harray for the Joneses!
Instead you worry till your whole head turns gray.
Worry 'bout the Joneses.

Melvin Remember it's their car and they're the ones who had to pay.
So leave Jo-Jo-Joneses alone.
Listen, your car might be old, but remember it never fails to get you where you want to go.

Oh, don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Hear me now, now.

Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Do do do do do do

You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down.
Now listen, if you see something you want and you know you can't afford it,
The very next thing for you to do is start saving towards it.
The Joneses have been a downfall for many persons, you see.
So people, take my advice and let the Joneses be. Ow.

Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Hear me now, now.

Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who)
You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who)

Do do do do do do
Boom-boom-boom-boom

I, my, my, my, my
Oh I,
Can turn the gray sky blue, I
You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I
I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I
You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah
I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah
Girl you're the key to my happiness and I
(I can't get next to you, babe )
(I can't get next to you)
I've trying a long time
(I can't get next to you, babe)
(I can't get next you)
I don't know what to do

I,
Oh I,
I, oh Lord
I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I
And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I
Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I
And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah
I'm unhappy with all the power I possess, yeah girl
'Cause girl your the key cause
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)

Let me tell that
I can turn back the hands of time,
You better believe I can, oh I
You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I
I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I
All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah

Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today
'Cause girl, you see, I
(Can't get next to you babe)
I've been trying a long time
(I can't get next to you)
Oh somebody oughta help me
(I can't get next to you, babe)
Let me, let me go
(I can't get next to you)
Let me

I, Lord I've been working on it, baby
I've been thinking about it
Oh I
But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long
But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I
I've been, I've been, thinking about you baby, something awful
You see, I, oh I, sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it
And I, I don't just know what to say about it

[Melvin]
Yes, my skin is black,
But that's no reason to hold me back.

[Eddie]
Why don't you think about it?
Think about it, think about it, think about it,
Think about it...
I have wants and desires,
Just like you.
So move on the side,
'Cause I'm comin' through, oh!

[Temptations]
No matter how hard you try,
You can't stop me now.

[Eddie and Temptations]
No matter how hard you try,
You can't stop me now, oooh...

[Melvin]
Yes, your skin is white...
Does that make you right?

[Eddie]
Why don't you think about it?
Think about it, think about it, think about it,
Think about it...
This is a message,
A message to y'all:
Together we stand,
Divided we fall, oh!

[Dennis]
Black is a color,
Just like white.
Tell me: how can a color determine whether
You're wrong or right?
We all have our faults...
Yes we do.

[Eddie]
So look in your mirror.

[Temptations]
Look in the mirror.

[Eddie]
What do you see?

[Temptations]
What do you see?

[Eddie]
Two eyes.

[Temptations]
Two eyes.

[Eddie]
A nose, and a mouth, just like me, oh!

[Eddie]
Your eyes are open,
But you refuse to see,
The laws of society
Were made for both you, and me.
Because of my color,
I struggle to be free.
Sticks and stones,
May break my bones,
But in the end,
You're gonna' see my friend, oh!

[Temptations]
No matter how hard you try,
You can't stop me now.

[Temptations]
Say it loud!
No matter how hard you try,
You can't stop me now.

Yeah!
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Yeah! People,

Let me tell you 'bout a place I know, to get in it don't take much dough.
Where you can really do your thing.
It's got a neon sigh outside that says,
"Come in and take a look at your mind.
You'll be surprised what you might find."
Strobe lights flashing from sun up to sundown,
People gather there from all parts of town.

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

You can have your fortune told, you can learn the meaning of soul.
There ain't no such thing as time.
Incense in the air, peace signs painted everywhere,
I guarantee you this place will blow your mind.
They got music so high you can't get over it,
So low you can't get under it.

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

Millionaires, kings and queens go there to do their thing,
You might see anybody there, yeah.
Bearskin rugs, tails and minks
It don't really matter what you wear.
Take off your shoes, sit on the floor,
Join in and be what you wanna be, don't you know it's

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

They got a cat there shoutin' the blues, talkin' 'bout payin' some dues.
People walkin' round reciting poetry, yeah.
Screaming guitars and a thousand colored lights,
People, I'm telling you this place is really out of sight.
You can have your fortune told, you can learn the meaning of soul,
I can tell you the place will blow your mind, don't you know it's

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

Kumba ya-ya
Oh my soul, of my whole ya-ya-ya
Price so right, my whole ya-ya-ya

Born into this world a baby,
You're mind is clear as the air
Time passes...
You learn to walk and talk
Time passes...
You learn right from wrong
Time passes...
You leave home seeking a life
Of your own...

I'm tellin' you the natural facts
For way this world
Listen to me people...
You make your own heavens and hell
Right here on earth

I'm tellin' you the natural facts
For way this world
You make you own heaven and hell
Right here on earth
On earth, on earth, on earth...

Time passess...
And your values change
Life becomes a strange, confusing game
Suddenly you want the finer things in life
But you find it takes a lots of hard work
Now you're standing
At the crossroads of life
To satisfy your personal wants...
Will you do wrong
Or will you do right?
Well one thing you must admit,
And you know it's true
The final decision,
Is still up to you

I'm tellin' you the natural facts
For way this world
Listen to me people...
You make your own heaven and hell
Right here on earth
Let me tell you one more time...
I'm tellin' you the natural facts
For way this world
You make your own heaven and hell
Right here on earth

Listen people...
Life is a giant, invisible scale with two sides;
Good and bad
You and your beliefs
Are the weights
The things you do each day
Determine the balance
Your conscience is a flawless
Judge and jury;
The only question is what you want

I'm tellin' you

Ain't no words to this song.
You just dance an' hum along.
Ain't no words to this song.
You just dance and hum along.

Oh no-there's got to be a better way
Say it again
There's got to be a better way-yeah
What is it good for?
War has caused unrest
Among the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die?
War-huh
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War-huh
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Yeah
War-I despise
'Cos it means destruction
Of innocent lives
War means tears
To thousands of mothers how
When their sons go off to fight
And lose their lives
I said
War-huh
It's an enemy of all mankind
No point of war
'Cos you're a man
War has caused unrest
Among the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die?
Give it to me one time-now
Give it to me one time-now
War has shattered
Many young men's dreams
We've got no place for it today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord, there's just got to be a better way
It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War
Friend only to the undertaker
War
War
War-Good God, now
Now
Give it to me one time now
Now now
What is it good for?

Calling out to everyone across the nation
Said the world today is in a desperate situation
Stealing, burning, fighting, killing
Nothing but corruption
It look like mankind in on the eve of destruction
Oh yes it is now people let me tell you now
We've got to learn to live with each other
No matter what the race, creed or color
I just got to tell you what the world needs now
Is love and understanding get aboard the friendship train
Everybody shake a hand make a friend now
Listen to us now, we're doing our thing
On the friendship train

We've got to start today to make tomorrow
A brighter day for our children
Oh calm down people now we can do it
I can prove it but only if our hearts are willing
So get aboard the friendship train
Everybody, shake a hand, shake a hand
Yes I'm talking about the friendship train
Get on board shake a hand, make a friend
It don't matter what you look like
People or who you are
If your heart is in the right place
In the right place
Talking about the right place
You're welcome aboard now

This train stands for justice,
This train stands for freedom
This train stands for harmony and peace
This train stands for love
Come on get on the friendship train
People listen to me now
Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers
Oh yes it is I say
Harmony is the key my sisters and brothers
People can't wait cause another day might be too late
Come on get on the friendship train

People moving out,
People moving in.
why, because of the color of their skin
run, run, run but you sho' can't hide

An eye for an eye,tooth for a tooth,
vote for me and I'll set you free
rap on, brother, rap on

The only person talking about love thy brother is the preacher
and it seems
nobody's interested in learning
but the teacher

segregation, determination, demonstration, intergration,
Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation

Ball of confusion, oh yeah
That's what the world is today, hey

The sale of pills are at an all time high
young folks walking round with their heads in the sky
the cities ablaze in the summertime, and oh
the beat goes on

evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul
shooting rockets to the moon
kids growing up too soon
politicians say more taxes, will solve everything
and the band played on

So, round and around and around we go
where the world's headed, nobody knows

Oh, Great Googamooga, can't you hear me talking to you
just a ball of confusion, oh yeah
that's what the world is today, hey

Fear in the air, tension everywhere
unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas
and the only safe place to live, is on an indian reservation
and the band played on

Eve of destruction, tax deduction
city inspectors, bill collectors
mod clothes in demand,
population out of hand,
suicide, too many bills
hippies moving to the hills
people all over the world are shouting end the war
and the band played on

Oh, Great Googamooga, can't you hear me talking to you
just a ball of confusion,
thatc

Smiling faces sometimes pretend to be your friend.
Smiling faces show no traces of the evil that lurks within.

Smiling faces, Smiling Faces, Sometimes they don't tell the truth.
Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof.
The truth is in the eye 'cause the eyes don't lie, amen.
Remember, a smile is just a frown turned upside down my friend.
So, hear me when I'm saying

Smiling faces, Smiling Faces, Sometimes they don't tell the truth.
Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof.
Beware. Beware of the handshake that hides the snake,
I'm tellin' you beware of the pat on the back it just might hold you back.
Jealousy, (Jealousy) misery, (misery) envy.
I tell you you can't see behind

Smiling faces, Smiling Faces, Sometimes they don't tell the truth.
Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof.
Your enemy won't do you no harm, 'cause you'll know where he's comin' from;
don't let the handshake and the smile fool ya.
Take my advice I'm only tryin' to school ya.

Smiling faces, Smiling Faces, Sometimes they don't tell the truth.

Feather in your cap if you catch a robber,
Dirt in your face if your scheme falls through
Pay close attention to my story
You'll find every word is true.
Junk man standing on the corner
Selling death, no conscience has he.

In the name of God, won't somebody stop him
Stop him, think about the children
Its a matter of life and death, you see.
Ain't no time to stand back and point your finger,
We've got to face reality.
No, no, no, no, no

Don't turn your back on this problem, people,
Too much depends on you and me.
Desperate with no sense of value,
Just an evil mind lurking through the night.

Because of you, the streets ain't safe no more for walking,
Cause you're feeling so up-tight.
Take a look around

Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by.
I say to myself, "You're such a lucky guy."
To have a girl like her
is truly a dream come true.
Out of all of the fellas in the world
she belongs to you...

But it was just my imagination
running away with me.
It was just my imagination
running away with me...

Ooh-hoo-hoo-hooh
Soon we'll be married..
and raise a family.
In a cozy, little home out in the country
with two children, maybe three.
I tell you, I can visualize it all.
This couldn't be a dream for too real it all seems.

But it was just my imagination -- once again --
running away with me.
I tell you it was just my imagination
running away with me...

Every night, on my knees I pray,
"Dear Lord, hear my plea...
don't ever let another take her love from me
or I will surely die.."
Ooh, her love is heavenly;
when her arms enfold me,
I hear a tender rhapsody...
but in reality, she doesn't even know me

Just my imagination -- once again --
running away with me.
Tell you it was just my imagination
running away with me.
I never met her, but I can't forget her.
Just my imagination..
-- ooh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah --
running away with me

I like the sound of funky music
Let me hear you sing it (I like the sound of funky music)
I like it
'Cause funky music sho nuff turns me on
I like the sound of funky music

Bless my soul, I can't control
The feeling I get when I hear the funky music
People, it does something to my brain
What it is I can't explain
Keep it right there
I don't want to lose it

Come on, come on, come on people now
Express yourself
Come on come on come on people now

I like the sound of funky music

My mind is singing
Everybody sing it sing it
I like it
'Cause funky music sho nuff turn me on

Music's got my soul on fire
I can feel the blood boiling in my veins
People I get a feeling deep down inside
Something like a rollercoaster ride
And I ain't ashamed to say that I feel alright

Funky now

Come on come on come on people and express yourself

Don't it make you feel alright
All you crazy people from the big city
Get on down to the nitty gritty

I like the sound of funky music
Everybody sing it with me (I like the sound of funky music)
'Cause funky music sho nuff turn me on

Boom boom boom
Like a river turns me
Boom boom boom

It was the third of September
That day I'll always remember, yes I will
'Cause that was the day that my daddy died
I never had a chance to see him
Never heard nothin' but bad things about him
Mama I'm depending on you to tell me the truth
Mama looked up and said son
Papa was a rolling stone
Wherever he laid his hat was his home
And when he died all he left us was alone
Mama is it true what they say
That papa never worked a day in his life?
And mama there's some bad talk goin' round town
That papa had three out-side children
And another wife, and that ain't right
Heard some talk about papa
Doin' some store-front prechin'
Talking about saving souls and all the time leaching
Dealin' in dirt and stealing in the name of the Lord
Mama looked up and said son
Papa was a rolling stone
Wherever he laid his hat was his home
And when he died all he left us was alone
I heard papa call himself a jack of all trades
Tell me is that what sent papa to an early grave?
Folks say papa would beg, borrow or steal
To pay his bills
Hey mama, folks say papa wasn't much on thinkin'
Spent most of his time chasing women and drinkin'
Mama I'm depending on you to tell me the truth
Papa was a rolling stone
Wherever he laid his hat was his home
And when he died all he left us was alone

Where I was born ev'rything was dull and dingy
I lived in a place they called "The Inner City"
Getting ahead was strictly a no no
'Cause nobody cares what happens to the folks
That live in the ghetto
Thousands of lives wasting away
People living from day to day
It's a challenge just staying alive
'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive

Money I ain't got none, job can't find one
The streets raised me from a baby, ooh
Thousands of lives wasting away
People living from day to day
It's a challenge just staying alive
'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive

Broken down homes, kids strung out
They don't even know what life's all about
Stealin' cars, robbin' bars
Mugging, drugs, rat infested
And no one's interested

Kids dodging cars for recreation
Only adds to a mother's frustration
Break-ins, folks comin' home
And finding all their possessions gone
Oh it's an every day thing, well well, in the ghetto
Oh it's an every day thing in the ghetto

Where I was born ev'rything was dull and dingy
I lived in a place they called the inner city
Getting ahead huh was strictly a nono
Cause nobody cares what happens to the folks
That live in the ghetto
Thousands of lives wasting away
People living from day to day
It's a challenge just staying alive
'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive

Money I ain't got none, job can't find one
The streets raised me from a baby, ooh
Thousands of lives wasting away
People living from day to day
It's a challenge just staying alive
'Cause in the ghetto only the strong survive

Broken down homes, kids strung out
They don't even know what life's all about
Stealin' cars, robbin' bars
Mugging drugs, rat infested
And no one's interested

Kids dodging cars for recreation
Only adds to a mother's frustration
Breakings, folks comin' home
And finding all their possessions gone
Oh it's an ev'ry day thing - well well - in the ghetto
Oh it's an ev'ry day thing in the ghetto

The sun is shining, there's plenty of light (oh yeah)
A new day is dawning, sunny and bright (oh yeah)
But after I've been crying all night
The sun is cold, and the new day seems old
Since I lost my baby. (Since I lost my baby.)
Oh, since I lost my baby. (Oh, since I lost my baby.)

The birds are singing and the children are playing
There's plenty of work and the bosses are paying
Not a sad word should a young heart be saying
But fun is a bore and with money I'm poor.

Since I lost my baby. (Since I lost my baby.)
Oh, since I lost my baby. (Oh, since I lost my baby.)
Next time I'll be kinder (Next time I'll be kinder)
Won't you please help me find her (Won't you please help me find her)
Someone just remind her (Someone just remind her)
Of this love she left behind her (Of this love she left behind her)
Till I find her I'll be trying ta (Till I find her I'll be trying ta)
Everyday I'm more inclined ta
Find her
Inclined ta
Find her
Inclined ta find my baby
Been looking everywhere (ba--by)
Baby, I really, really care!

Oh, determination is fading fast (oh yeah)
Inspiration is a thing of the past (oh yeah)
Can't see how my hope's gonna last
Good things are bad and what's happy is sad

Since I lost my baby. (Since I lost my baby.)
Oh, since I lost my baby. (Oh, since I lost my baby.)
I feel so bad (since I lost my baby)
I feel so sad (since I lost my baby)
Everything is wrong
This heart is hard to carry on (since I lost my baby)
I'm lost as can be (since I lost my baby)
What's gonna happen to me?

Forgive this fool, my darlin'

Oh, this heart of mine
Carries a heavy load
When I think about
How I've hurt you so

After you've been
Been so good to me
I've been unfaithful, darlin'
I've caused you misery

A feeling of guilt
How it tortures me
And only you, my darlin'
Oh, can set me free and

Darlin', all
All I need
Is just to hear you say
You'll forgive me
Forgive me, baby
All, all I need
To have you touch my hand
Say you'll understand

A moment of weakness, darlin'
Caused me to stray
Your trust in me, dear
I threw away

When I look
Look into your eyes
I can see the hurt, baby
That you feel inside

Although I hurt you, baby
You never once complained
It makes me feel, sweet darlin'
That much more ashamed
Tears of guilt, tears of guilt
Runnin' down my face
Tears that only you, baby
Only you can erase and

Darlin', all
All I need
Is just to hear you say
You'll forgive me
Forgive me, baby
All, all I need
To have you touch my hand
Say you'll understand

Forgive this fool, my darlin'

I know I made a big mistake
When all your love, darlin'
Yes, I did forsake
It's on my mind
It's in my heart
This guilty feeling
Tearin' me apart

With every step I make
Every breath I take
I'll make it up to you
I'll make it up to you

Undo the wrong I've done
Undo the wrong I've done
I've been unfaithful
I know it's true
But I'll make it up to you, baby

All, all I need
Is just to hear you say
You'll forgive me
Forgive me baby
All, all I need
To have you touch my hand
Say you'll understand

DON'T LOOK BACK
WRITERS
WILLIAM “SMOKEY?? ROBINSON, RONALD WHITE

If it's love that you're running from, there's no hiding place.
(You can't run it, you can't hide it, you can't run it)
Love has problems I know but there problems, we'll just have to face.
Oh yeah, yeah.
If you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
We're gonna walk and don't look back. (Don't look back)
And don't look back. Oh yeah, yeah.
And don't look back, baby. (Don't look back)
(The places behind you let them re-remind you.)
If your first lover broke your heart,
There's something that can be done.
(You don't run it, you don't hide it, you don't run it)
Don't end your faith in love because of what he's done.
So if you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
Keep on walking and don't look back.
Forget about the past now.
Don't look back, baby.
Keep on walking and don't look back. Hmmm
(The places behind you let them re-remind you.)
Instrumental
Love can be a beautiful thing.
Though your first love let you down.
Oh yeah, yeah
'Cause I know we can make love bloom, baby.
The second time around.
Oh yeah, yeah
So if you just put your hand in mine,
We're gonna leave all our troubles behind.
Keep on pushing and don't look back.
Now, till I say, we won't look back, girl.
Keep on walking and won't look back.
Forget about the past now, baby.
And don't look back.
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, don't look back.

I've got sunshine
On a cloudy day
And when it's cold outside,
I've got the month of May

Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)

I've got so much honey
The bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees

Well, I guess you'll say what can make me feel this way?
My girl(my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)


Oooo~~h, Hoooo~~

I don't need no money,
Fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches, baby,
One man can claim

Well~ I guess you'll say
What can make me feel this way
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl
I've even got the month of May
with my girl

So in love, sad as can be, cause a pretty face got the best of me
Suddenly, you came into my life and gave it meaning and pure delight
Now good looks I've learned to do without, Cause now I know it's love that really counts

Cause I know that beauty's only skin deep ya,ya,ya
I know that beauty's only skin deep oh,ya, yes it is

Now you speak your words warm and sincere, it lets me know that you love dear
A pretty face you may not posses, but what I like about you is your tenderness
A pretty face may be may be some guys taste, but I'll that lovin' any old place

Cause I know that beauty's only skin deep ya,ya,ya
And you know that beauty's only skin deep oh,ya, oh baby

My friends ask what do I see in you? But it goes deeper than the eye can view
You have a pleasin' personality and that's an ever lovin' rare quality
Now show me a girl, a girl that's fine, an I'll choose the one with true lovin' every
time

Because I know that beauty's only skin deep ya,ya,ya
And I believe that beauty's only skin deep oh,ya

So if your lookin' for a lover, don't judge a book by it's cover
She may be fine on the outside, but soooo untrue on the inside

I know that beauty's only skin deep ya,ya,ya
And you know that beauty's only skin deep oh,ya

I never met a girl who makes me feel the way that you do
(It's alright)
Whenever I'm asked who makes my dreams real
I say that you do
(You're outta sight)
So fee fi fo fum

Look out Baby 'cause here I come.
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come.
I'm on my way.

If you wanna play hide and seek with love let me remind you
(It's alright)
The loving you're gonna miss and the time it takes to find you
(It's outta sight)
So fiddle-lee-dee fiddle-lee-dum

Look out Baby 'cause here I come.
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come.
I'm on my way.

All my friends shouldn't want me to I understand it
(Be alright)
I hope I'll get to you before they do the way I planned it
(Be outta sight)
So twiddle-dee-dee twiddle dee dum

Look out Baby 'cause here I come.
And I'm bringing you a love that's true so get ready
So get ready
I'm gonna try to make love to you so get ready
So get ready here I come.
I'm on my way.
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy.
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy.
Get ready 'cause here I come, boy.

Aint too proud to beg
I know ya wanna leave me,
but I refuse to let you go
If I have to beg and plead for your sympathy,
I dont mind coz?you mean that much to me

Aint too proud to beg, you know it (sweet darlin?
Please dont leave me girl, dont you go
Aint to proud to plead, baby, baby
Please dont leave me girl, dont you go

Now I heard a cryin?man, is half a man
With no sense of pride
But if I have to cry to keep ya, I dont mind weepin?even this I can stand
cause I want to keep you any way I can

Aint too proud to beg, you know it sweet darlin?

Your love is fadin' I feel it fade
Ah, your love is fadin' I feel it fade
Ah, your love is fadin' Woman I feel it fade
Ah, woman, woman your touch, your touch has gone cold
As if someone else controls your very soul
I've fooled myself long as I can
Can feel the presence of another man
It's there when you speak my name
It's just not the same
Ooh babe, I'm losing you
It's in the air
It's there everywhere
Baby, baby, babe, I'm Losing you
When I look into your eyes
A reflection of a face, I see
I'm hurt, down-hearted and worried, girl
'Cause that face doesn't belong to me
It's all over your face
Someone's takin my place
Ooo baby, I'm losing you
You try hard to hide
The emptiness you feel inside
Oo babe, I'm losing you
I can't bear the thought of losing you
Ah woman, can't you see what I'm goin' through
I'm losin' my mind (losin' my mind)
And it's all because of you
I can't bear the thought of losing you
I'm losin' my mind (losin' my mind)
And It's all because of you
I can't stand the thought of losing you.

Into my life you bought a glowin love,
like a ray of sunshine from up above, ha
One day out of the clear blue sky,
You darkened my world with the words good-bye.
That's the day you left me for a stranger yeah baby baby
When you left my life you've gone an you changed ah....baby I'm a tellin' you it Ain't no sun since you been gone....Ooo ooo....

Theres a big black cloud hanging over my head,
its a cloud of lonliness and I feel like I'm dead, Ha!
Ain't no flowers bloomin' down at the shore
Since you chose to love me no more.
I guess you know you took my sunshine away from me baby ya did,
Girl ya took the light from my world crushed my dreams and I don't mean maybe, yeah

An imma tellin' you there
Ain't no sun since you been gone gone gone gone gone

My future, my future was as bright as the sun yes it was
I aint got no future now that your gone.
ooooo, oooo

Ahh I guess you know you took my sunshine away from me baby, (took away my sunshine)
Girl you took the light from my world (took away my sunshine)
Crushed my dreams and I don't mean maybe

Aww baby it seems like night in the middle of the day
everything around me is faded and grey.
Cold are the days Dark creeps the night
Never bringing you back into my life
And there ain't no sun since you been gone gone gone gone gone

(Ain't no sun since you been gone)
its just a dark lonely world without you girl.....(fade)

Ooo
Each day through my window I watch her as she passes by.
I say to myself, you're such a lucky guy.
To have a girl like her is truly a dream come true.
Out of all the fellas in the world, she belongs to me.

But it was just my 'magination, running away with me.
It was just my 'magination, running away with me.

(Soon) Soon we'll be married and raise a family. (Oh, yeah)
A cozy little home out in the country with two children, maybe three.
I tell you, I can visualize it all. This couldn't be a dream, for too real it all seems.

But it was just my 'magination, once again.
Running away with me.
Tell you it was just my 'magination,
Running away with me.

Paul: Every night on my knees I pray.

Dear Lord, hear my plea.
Don't ever let another take her love from me.
Or I will surely die. Hmm

(Her love is) heavenly.
When her arms enfold me.
I hear a tender rhapsody.
But in reality, she doesn't even know me.

Just my 'magination, once again.
Running away with me.
Oh, tell you it was just my 'magination,
Running away with me.

I never met her but I can't forget her.
Just my 'magination,
Ooo yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Running away with me.

Ooo, just my 'magination running away with me.
She's in my mind and hard to find.
Just my 'magination...

Sunshine blue skies please go away
The girl has found another and gone away.
With her went my future my life is filled with gloom
So day after day I stay locked up in my room.
I know to you, it might sound strange but I wish it would rain,

Cause so badly I wanna go outside
But everyone knows that a man ain't supposed to cry
Listen, I gotta cry 'cause crying eases the pain,
Oh yeah, people this hurt I feel inside.
Words could never explain, I just wish it would rain.

Day in day out my tear-stained face
Pressed against the window pain,
My eyes search the skies desperately for rain,
Cause rain-drops will hide my tear -drops
And no one will ever know that I'm crying,
Crying when I go outside.
To the world outside my tears,
I refuse to explain, oh I wish it would rain,
let it rain, let it rain.
I need rain to disguise the tears in my eyes.
Oh, let it rain.
I'm a man and I got my pride
Til' it rains I'm gonna stay inside and let it rain.

I bet you're wondering how I knew.
Ah, what you're plans to make me blue.
With some other guy you knew before.
Between the two of us, you know I love you more.

Dennis:
It took me by surprise I must say, when I found out yesterday.
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine)
Not much longer would you be mine. (Not much longer would you be mine)
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine)
And I'm just about to lose my mind.

I know a man ain't supposed to cry.
But these tears I can't hold inside.
Losin' you would end my life you see.
'Cause you mean that much to me.

Eddie:
You could have told me yourself,
Oh, that you love someone else.
Instead I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine)
Not much longer would you be mine. (Not much longer would you be mine)
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine)
Oh, and I am, and I am just about lose my mind.


Ah, boom, boom, boom,...(ect.)

Dennis:
People say believe half of what you see.
Oh, and none of what you hear.
Whoa, I jus' can't help being confused.
If it's true please tell me dear.

Eddie:
Do you plan to let me go
For the other guy you left me for
Don't you know that I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it through the grapevine)
Not much longer would you be mine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it)
Oh, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it)
Oh, heard it through the grapevine.(Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it)
I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it)
Woo, I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it)
I heard it through the grapevine. (Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it)
Oh, heard it throught the grapevine.(Heard it, heard it, I heard it, yes I heard it)

Dennis: The childhood part of my life
Wasn't very pretty, see...
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: I was born and raised
In the slums of the city,
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: It was a one-room shack
That slept ten other children beside me,
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: We hardly enough food
Or room to sleep
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: It was hard times...
I needed somethin' to ease my troubled mind

Dennis: Oooh listen...
My father didn't know the meaning of work
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: He disrespected mama,
And treated us like dirt
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: I left home seeking a job
That I never could find
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom
Dennis: The pressure came down hard
And I took to cloud nine
Temptations: Boom, boom-boom, boom

Paul: I'm doing fine
Up here, on cloud nine
Dennis: A one more time
Paul: I'm doing fine
Up here, on cloud nine
Dennis: Folks down there tell me...

Dennis: They say give yourself a chance
And don't let life pass you by,
Temptations: Woo, woo, woo
Dennis: But the world, say, is a rat race
Where only the strongest survive,
It's a dog-eat-dog world
And that ain't no lie,
Temptations: Ain't no lie
Dennis: It ain't even safe no more
To walk the streets at night

Temptations: I'm doing fine
On cloud nine

Dennis: Let me tell 'bout cloud nine...
Temptations: Cloud nine
Paul: You can be what you want to be
Temptations: Cloud Nine
Dennis: You ain't got no responsibility
Temptations: Cloud Nine
Eddie: And every man, every man is free
Temptations: Cloud nine
Dennis: You're a million miles from reality
Paul: Reality

Temptations: I wanna' say up
Eddie and Otis: Higher
Temptations: Up and up,
Up and away

Temptations: Cloud nine

Eddie: I wanna' say I love the life I live,
And I'm going to live, the life I love
Or be on cloud nine...
I, I, I, I, I, I'm ridin' high
Temptations: On cloud nine

Dennis: You're as free as a burning flame
Temptations: Cloud nine
Melvin: There's no difference between day and night
Temptations: Cloud nine
Eddie: It's a world of love and harmony
Temptations: Cloud nine
Dennis: You're a million miles from reality
Paul: Reality

Temptations: I wanna' say up
Eddie and Otis: Higher
Temptations: Up and up, up and away

Temptations: Cloud Nine
Paul: You can be what you want to be, ah
Temptations: Cloud nine
Dennis: You ain't got no responsibility
Temptations: Cloud nine
Eddie: Every man in his mind is free
Temptations: Cloud nine
Dennis: You're a million miles from reality
Temptations: Cloud nine
Paul: You can be what you want to be

Temptations: all of them weave in and out with ad libs
and
es of "Boom-booms"

fade to end

I, my, my, my, my
Oh I,
Can turn the gray sky blue, I
You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I
I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I
You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah
I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah
Girl you're the key to my happiness and I
(I can't get next to you, babe )
(I can't get next to you)
I've trying a long time
(I can't get next to you, babe)
(I can't get next you)
I don't know what to do

I,
Oh I,
I, oh Lord
I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I
And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I
Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I
And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah
I'm unhappy with all the power I possess, yeah girl
'Cause girl your the key cause
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)

Let me tell that
I can turn back the hands of time,
You better believe I can, oh I
You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I
I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I
All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah

Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today
'Cause girl, you see, I
(Can't get next to you babe)
I've been trying a long time
(I can't get next to you)
Oh somebody oughta help me
(I can't get next to you, babe)
Let me, let me go
(I can't get next to you)
Let me

I, Lord I've been working on it, baby
I've been thinking about it
Oh I
But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long
But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I
I've been, I've been, thinking about you baby, something awful
You see, I, oh I, sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it
And I, I don't just know what to say about it

Ow, people gather round me, it's whom it may concern.
I'm not trying to run your life.

But you're never too old to learn, huh.

Stop worrying about your neighbors and the fancy things they got.
'Cause if you do you'll find it sure, you're gonna wind up on the spot.

Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jone: Get you down, oh down.

One more time.

Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Woo, woo oh oh oh

Huh, you may not believe it but nine times out of ten it's true.
The people you're trying to keep up with

Are trying to keep up too.

Remember that old saying, "All that glitters ain't gold".
Take heed, don't ignore it until your money time will hold. Oh

Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Hear me now, now.

Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Who-har-har-who-who, Who-har-har-do-do-do-do

You're lying to yourself but you don't even know it.
You're so busy following the Joneses, you ain't got time to show it.
Keeping up with the Joneses, it'll only makes your life a mess.
Bill collectors, tranquilizers and getting deeper in debt.

You better leave
The Joneses alone.
Tell 'em one more time.
You better leave, oh leave
The Joneses alone.

Otis: Joneses got a new car today.
Here's what you should say
Harray for the Joneses!
Instead you worry till your whole head turns gray.
Worry 'bout the Joneses.

Melvin Remember it's their car and they're the ones who had to pay.
So leave Jo-Jo-Joneses alone.
Listen, your car might be old, but remember it never fails to get you where you want to go.

Oh, don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Hear me now, now.

Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Do do do do do do

You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down.
Now listen, if you see something you want and you know you can't afford it,
The very next thing for you to do is start saving towards it.
The Joneses have been a downfall for many persons, you see.
So people, take my advice and let the Joneses be. Ow.

Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Hear me now, now.

Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who)
You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who)

Do do do do do do
Boom-boom-boom-boom

Yeah!
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Yeah! People,

Let me tell you 'bout a place I know, to get in it don't take much dough.
Where you can really do your thing.
It's got a neon sigh outside that says,
"Come in and take a look at your mind.
You'll be surprised what you might find."
Strobe lights flashing from sun up to sundown,
People gather there from all parts of town.

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

You can have your fortune told, you can learn the meaning of soul.
There ain't no such thing as time.
Incense in the air, peace signs painted everywhere,
I guarantee you this place will blow your mind.
They got music so high you can't get over it,
So low you can't get under it.

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

Millionaires, kings and queens go there to do their thing,
You might see anybody there, yeah.
Bearskin rugs, tails and minks
It don't really matter what you wear.
Take off your shoes, sit on the floor,
Join in and be what you wanna be, don't you know it's

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

They got a cat there shoutin' the blues, talkin' 'bout payin' some dues.
People walkin' round reciting poetry, yeah.
Screaming guitars and a thousand colored lights,
People, I'm telling you this place is really out of sight.
You can have your fortune told, you can learn the meaning of soul,
I can tell you the place will blow your mind, don't you know it's

Right around the corner, you know it's just across the track.
People I'm talking abut the Psychedelic Shack.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at.
Psychedelic Shack, that's where it's at. Yeah!

You played hookie from school and you can't go out to play, yeah!
Mama said, "For the rest of the week, in your room you gotta stay, yeah!"
Now you feel like the whole world's pickin'[ on you,
But deep down inside, you know it ain't true.

You're in punishment
'cause your mother wants to raise you in the right way, yeah!
But you don't care,
'cause you already made up your mind you wanna run away yeah!
You're on your way, Runaway Child, Running Wild,
Runaway Child Running Wild,
Better go back home where you belong.

Roaming through the city going nowhere fast, you're on your own at last,
Hey! It's gettin' late. Where will you sleep?
You're gettin' kinda hungry, you forgot to bring something to eat.
Oh, lost with no money you start to cry,
But remember, you left home wantin' to be grown, so dry your weeping eyes.

Sirens screamin' down neon lighted streets.
You want your mama.
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run.
Are they looking for you?
You're frightened and confused.
I want my mama.
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run,
but she's much too far away, she can't hear a word you say.

You've heard some frightening news on the radio,
about little boys running away from home,
And the parents don't see them no more.
You wanna stop to hitch a ride, I know,
But your mama told you never trust a stranger
And you don't know which way to go.

Streets are dark and deserted, not a sound nor sign of life.
How you long to hear your mother's voice, 'cause you're lost and alone.
But remember, you made the choice, Runaway Child Running Wild.
You better go back home where you belong,
Oh, Runaway Child Running Wild,
You better go back home where you belong.
You're lost in this great big city,
Go back home where you belong.
Not a familiar face, ain't it a pity,
Go back home where you belong.
Runaway Child, Running Wild,
You better go home where you belong.

People moving out,
People moving in.
why, because of the color of their skin
run, run, run but you sho' can't hide

An eye for an eye,tooth for a tooth,
vote for me and I'll set you free
rap on, brother, rap on

The only person talking about love thy brother is the preacher
and it seems
nobody's interested in learning
but the teacher

segregation, determination, demonstration, intergration,
Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation

Ball of confusion, oh yeah
That's what the world is today, hey

The sale of pills are at an all time high
young folks walking round with their heads in the sky
the cities ablaze in the summertime, and oh
the beat goes on

evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul
shooting rockets to the moon
kids growing up too soon
politicians say more taxes, will solve everything
and the band played on

So, round and around and around we go
where the world's headed, nobody knows

Oh, Great Googamooga, can't you hear me talking to you
just a ball of confusion, oh yeah
that's what the world is today, hey

Fear in the air, tension everywhere
unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas
and the only safe place to live, is on an indian reservation
and the band played on

Eve of destruction, tax deduction
city inspectors, bill collectors
mod clothes in demand,
population out of hand,
suicide, too many bills
hippies moving to the hills
people all over the world are shouting end the war
and the band played on

Oh, Great Googamooga, can't you hear me talking to you
just a ball of confusion,
thatc

I've got sunshine
On a cloudy day
And when it's cold outside,
I've got the month of May

Well, I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)

I've got so much honey
The bees envy me
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees

Well, I guess you'll say what can make me feel this way?
My girl(my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)


Oooo~~h, Hoooo~~

I don't need no money,
Fortune, or fame
I've got all the riches, baby,
One man can claim

Well~ I guess you'll say
What can make me feel this way
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin''bout my girl (my girl)

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
With my girl
I've even got the month of May
with my girl

like a snow ball rolling down the side of a snow covered hill
(it's growing)
like the size of the fish that the man claims broke his reel
(it's growing)
like the rose bud blooming in the warmth of the summer sun
(it's growing)
like the tale by the time its been told by more than one
(it's growing)

Every day it grows a little more then it was the day before
my love for you just grows and grows ooooh
how it grows and grows
and where it's going to stop
I'm sure nobody knows
hey,hey,hey
(nobody knows)
how it grows and it grows and it grows
(nobody knows)
yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah
(nobody knows it grows and grows where is it gonna stop)
Oooo

like the need in a guy to see his girl when she's gone away (its growing) like the sadness
in his little heart when he knows that she's gone to stay Ooo (it's growing)

Every day it grows a little more then it was the day before my love for you just grows and
grows ooooh how it grows and grows and where it's going to stop I'm sure nobody knows
(hey,hey,hey nobody knows)
it gets a little wider (nobody knows)
aw it gets a little stronger (hey,hey,hey)
the feeling from each kiss baby (hey,hey,hey)
aw it last a litter longer (hey,hey,hey)
Ooo so much OooOoo so much
can't you see us growing baby
it grows and it grows and it grows

It would be easier to take the wet from water or the dry from sand
Than for anyone to try to separate us or stop us from holding hands, 'cause ...

(chrous)
I love you, I love you from the bottom of my heart
And what love has joined together, what love has joined together
Can nobody take it apart

It would be easier to take the cold from the snow or the heat from fire
Than for anyone to take me love from you 'cause you're my heart's desire

(chorus)

Even if they separate us 1000 miles apart
We will still be together in each other's hearts
It would be easier to change all the seasons of the year
Than for anyone to change the way I feel about you
I love you dear

(chorus)

This little girl of mine i wanna say shes so fine and each and every day i'll make sure she has her now we don't feel tied down allthough are hearts are bound i don't have to chsae her all over town my baby shes all ways around

[chorus]
the girls allright with me
you know the girls allright

now shes so good to me i guess thats why i feel fancy free just to see the glow in her eyes makes me once agian realize i love her with all of my and i know we'll never eva part i never heard about or caught her playin i guess htats why you allways hear me sayin'

[chorus]

when i visit at her home other fellas never never ring her phone she lets them know just where they stand she tells them all that i'm her man and when we're out on a date other fellas wait till i walk away they try to beat my time she tells them in a nice way shes mine all mine

[chorus]

Woo, alright.
Whose hairstyles are outta this world,
Whether it's straight, a bouffant, or it's curled, my baby. (My baby)
Hey, hey, hey, my baby, baby, pretty baby.
Hair soft like a baby lamb and I love to run my fingers through it, alright.
I hope she digs me the way I am.
But if I have to change you know I'm gonna do it for my baby.
Ooo, she's cute as can be.
Little girl gotta hold on me.
My ba... don't loose it!
She has a kiss so sweet it knocks me off my feet.
She makes my life complete.
Oh yeah, she's my baby.
Oh yeah, she my baby and I love her so.
Ooo yeah, I love my baby so.
Ooo, my baby.
She's cute as can be.
Little girl gotta... tight hold on me.
Has a kiss so sweet it knocks me off my feet.
She make my life complete.
Oh yeah, she's my baby.
She's got personality that satisfies me, oh yeah.
She's my baby.
She's my... don't lose it.
She's my sweet, sweet...
I want everybody to know it that she makes me feel so fine.
If you feel it let me hear ya clap your hands, baby.
Come on, let's get the groove on.
Aw yeah, oh let me feel it.
Let me hear ya say, "yeah" (Crowd yells "yeah")
Let me hear ya say, "yeah" (Crowd yells "yeah")
Ooo, every boy and girl and you know it.
All around this big wide world.
It takes a boy and girl.
They know it takes... my girl.
All it takes is my baby, my baby.
You're my baby, my baby.
You're my baby, you're my baby.
You're my baby, you're my sweet, sweet...
Alright.