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Give In, You Just Can't Win
(Harvey Fuqua/Johnny Bristol)
You can try to win my love, but it's just too late
Try & try again, but to lose me is your fate
You can walk the streets till your feet refuse
But you won't find me; you'll find only the blues
Oh nothin' but the blues, oh baby
So give in, you just can't win
So give in, you just can't win
No, you just can't win
MG: Oh baby, baby, honey
You did me wrong when my love was true
You just led me on; now I've gone away from you, darlin'
If you call me on the phone to remove your pain
There'll be a busy signal, or else an endless ring
Oh nothin' but a ring, oh baby
So give in, you just can't win
So give in, you just can't win, oh
TT: Oh baby, give in
(instrumental)
MG: Tell me, what do you get when you call me, honey?
TT: Just an endless ring, oh nothin' but a ring, oh baby
BOTH: So give in, you just can't win
So give in, you just can't win
TT: No, you just can't win
MG: Oh oh oh oh
TT: Oh baby give in, you know you just can't win
MG: Don't want your love no more, darlin'
TT: This stuff has got to stop
MG: Ah I can't stand it
TT: Don't need the love you got
MG: I don't want your love no more
TT: I've tried it before
MG: I don't want you no more, baby
TT: I don't need you no more
...& fade
When Love Comes Knocking At My Heart
(Harvey Fuqua/Johnny Bristol/Gladys Knight/Vernon Bullock)
TT: Ooo here I am alone, thinkin' aimlessly
Seein' other girls in love & wishin' it were me
If I could only find the key & make love come my way
I would trade this loneliness for true love any day
BOTH: When love comes knockin' at my heart
I'm surely gonna let it in
When love comes knockin' at my heart
Happiness will surely begin
TT: Oh darlin', MG: Oh darlin'
TT: Oh darlin', MG: Oh darlin'
MG: Emptiness is in the air & all around me gloom
As I gaze through the window of my lonely room
I hate to get up in the mornin' 'cause I know what lies ahead
Where there should be a cheerful smile, there's loneliness instead
(chorus)
BOTH: When love comes knockin' at my heart
I'm surely gonna let it in
When love comes knockin' at my heart
Happiness will surely begin
MG: Oh if you've never been in love, darlin'
Then you're just like me, now
TT: Don't you get lonely? What am I to be?
Oh darlin', MG: Oh darlin'
TT: Oh darlin', MG: Oh darlin'
TT: Oh darlin', MG: Oh darlin'
TT: Oh darlin', MG: Oh darlin'
TT: My heart's full of envy for the girl who lives next door
She has so many things that I've never had before
MG: She possesses one thing I've never had a chance to get
That's someone to call her own & there's one thing you can bet
BOTH: When love comes knockin' at my heart
I'm surely gonna let it in
When love comes knockin' at my heart
Happiness will surely begin
TT: Oh darlin', MG: Oh darlin'
TT: Oh darlin', MG: Oh darlin'
TT: When love comes, I'm gonna let it in
Because I know I'll be happy then
Loneliness will be no more
When love comes, gonna open that door
When love comes, when love comes
Oh darlin', when love comes
...& fade
That's How It Is (Since You've Been Gone)
(Harvey Fuqua/Johnny Bristol/Vernon Bullock)
MG: Oh baby, there's a letter on the floor
That I just can't read no more
'Cause the words upon its face are sayin' goodbye
There's a plate upon the table
Filled with food I could not eat
There's a made-up bed in the bedroom where I couldn't sleep
I just sit & weep
Oh baby, that's how it is since you've been gone
That's how it is, I'm so all alone
TT: Now the curtains are drawn in my lonely room
& the darkness fills the air
& this old empty heart of mine is in despair
Even though the tears I shed
Washed the words away
I could still remember every word you had to say
They just wouldn't go away
Oh baby, that's how it is since you've been gone
That's how it is, I'm so all alone
(instrumental)
MG: Oh baby, you knew right from the start
That my heart was in your hands
TT: & your every, every wish, boy, was my command
That's why I can't understand
How you could leave me here helpless, dear
Alone & afraid, oh how could such a mistake be made?
But that's how it is since you've been gone
That's how it is, I'm so alone, oh baby
BOTH (repeat & fade):
That's how it is since you've been gone
That's how it is, I'm so alone
I'll Never Stop Loving You Baby
(Harvey Fuqua/Johnny Bristol/Beatrice Verdi)
TT: There's a spark inside my heart
That sets my soul on fire & keeps the flame inside me
I love it, Marvin
MG: Baby, just like the glow from out the night
When you're near, I feel all right
Somethin' inside me keeps me yearnin', ooo baby
BOTH: I'll never stop lovin' you baby, no no no no
TT: I'll never stop lovin' you, Marvin, no no no no
TT: Near to you, I'm sure I'll rhyme
Every dream that's passed through my mind
Simply because your love makes me believe
MG: Near to you, I feel so strong
& I know I can right any wrong
Lovin' you gives me the power that I always need
BOTH: I'll never stop lovin' you baby, no no no no
TT: I'll never stop lovin' you, Marvin, no no no no
MG: Baby, tell me baby
TT: Oh baby, right from the start, you showed you cared
Every moment that we ever shared
Has brought me one step closer, oh to you
MG: That one day, honey, since we met
Have you surely one reason to regret?
Givin' my love to you, dear
BOTH: I'll never stop lovin' you baby, no no no no
TT: I'll never stop lovin' you, Marvin, no no no no
MG: Tammi, I'll never stop, stop--BOTH: No no no no
TT: I'll never stop lovin' you, no no no no
...& fade
Memory Chest
(Harvey Fuqua/Johnny Bristol)
TT: Every little kiss you give to me I'll store in my memory chest
Even all the tears I shed will be there along with your warm caress
Oh darling, there's no need for me to pretend
That this love will never end
It's possible, you see
So I'll store them away in my memory chest just for me
MG: Oh oh every letter that you write to me I'll store in my memory chest
Oh Tammi, so I can look back & read the words & I'll reminisce
I'm not sayin' that you're gonna leave me
But there's one thing I do believe
It's possible, you see
So I'll store them away in my memory chest just for me, oh oh
(Backing: In my memory chest, baby; let me reminisce, baby)
BOTH: Every kiss, each caress, or your love & tenderness
You promised that our love would last till the end of time
TT: Just in case you see another girl that will change your mind
BOTH: Ooo oooo
TT: Every happy moment that I spend with you I'll store in my memory chest
MG: Oh baby, you have filled my life, my nights with much love & tenderness
BOTH: Oh darlin', there's no need for me to pretend
That this love will never end
It's possible, you see
TT: So I'll store them away in my memory chest, every little thing
MG: Baby, I'll store them in my memory chest
TT: Every letter, baby
MG: Oh I'll store them, darlin'
(repeat & fade):
BOTH: Just for me
We'll Be Satisfied
(Marc Gordon/Frank Wilson)
MG: When I can give you the stars in the sky
& everything your heart desires
When I can place the world at your feet
& satisfy your every need
TT: & when I can cry & not feel sad
But cry because you made me glad
When I can smile & make you know
Without sayin' a word, I love you so
You'll be forever mine
BOTH: & I'll be satisfied
MG: Wo baby, TT: Oh baby
MG: Oh satisfied, oh
MG: When you can give to me a song
That my heart keeps singin' all day long
When you can set my soul on fire
& make me your one & only desire
TT: & when I can prove to you that I care
That I'm worthy of your love to share
& when I can say to myself
That you love me & nobody else
& everything will be fine
BOTH: I'll be satisfied
MG: Oh, TT: Oh Marvin
MG: Oh oh, TT: Oh baby
TT: When I have done my very best
To fill your life with happiness
Our 2 hearts will beat as one
Your only heart when life is done
MG: & when I can take you in my arms
& kiss your pretty lips from dusk till dawn
Everyone knows that I won't let you go
You'll be mine now & forevermore
I'll be right by your side
BOTH: I'll be satisfied
MG: Oh, TT: Oh darlin'
MG: Satisfied
TT: I got to, got to have you
MG: I want you baby
TT: All of your love now
MG: All of my life, ooo
TT: Baby, MG: I wanna know
TT: Satisfaction
MG: I I I, TT: Got to, got to have you
MG: I I I, TT: Got to, got to have you
California Soul
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
BOTH: Like a sound you hear that lingers in your ear
You can't forget from sunrise to sunset
It's all in the air, you hear it everywhere
No matter what you do, it's gonna get a hold on you
California soul, California soul
MG: They say the sun comes up every mornin'
& if you listen carefully
The winds that ride on the high tide
Whistle a melody
TT: Some more people stoppin' to sing
& that's how the surf rebirth untold
BOTH: To California soul, oh California soul
BOTH: When you hear the beat, you wanna tap your feet
& you got to move 'cause it's really such a groove
There's a brand new kind of thinkin' in your mind
& you can't go wrong 'cause you're happy all day long
Oh yeah, California soul, oh California soul
MG: They had the melody & the beat, TT: Oh yeah
But it still didn't seem complete
Until they saw 2 lovers kissin'
& they knew just what they're missin'
TT: So happy they were walkin' & reelin'
'Cause they had it, that lovin' feelin'
BOTH: To California soul, oh California soul, California soul
MG: Now it can move you, BOTH: Really move you
MG: It can groove you, baby; TT: Mmm yeah
MG: California soul
TT: California soul, yeah, California soul
...& fade
Love Woke Me Up This Morning
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
MG: Love woke me up this morning feelin' fine
I had you on my mind, oh oh
Love woke me up this morning
& I haven't had a heartache today, darlin'
All my little tears are gone away
Skies are blue because I have you, I love you
TT: Love woke me up this morning, oh yes indeed
Thinkin' of last night
You know, you made me feel all right, oh
Love woke me up this morning
I'm so glad, yes I am
BOTH: Because of you, happiness is mine
All my cloudy days are all behind
TT: Baby, every place I see your face
MG: & now I smile, you made my life worthwhile
TT: Yes you did
BOTH (repeat & fade):
I haven't had a heartache today
& all my little tears are gone away
Because of you, happiness is mine
& all my cloudy days are all behind
The Onion Song
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
BOTH: The world is just a great big onion
MG: & pain & fear are the spices that make you cry
BOTH: Oh, & the only way to get rid of this great big onion
TT: Is to plant love seeds until it dies, uh huh
MG: Hey world! We got a great big job to do
Yeah, we need you
& everybody who loves truth
Don't you know we've got to clean up this place
& reach far high & oh yeah
TT: Yes we do
We gotta be headstrong about rightin' the wrong
& make a mountain of happy souls, oh; MG: Oh
BOTH: The world is just a great big onion
MG: & I don't care, it's the face people like to wear
TT: Yes it is now
BOTH: & the only way to get rid of this great big onion
TT: Every one single soul's got to do their share
MG: Tell about it, baby!
MG: So come on, let's knock on every door
Tell them love is the answer
Whether they're rich or poor, oh yeah
For we don't care what you do
How you look, or your status claim, baby
TT: No no, because brothers & sisters
From now on, is gonna be everyone's name, oh oh
BOTH: The world is just a great big onion
MG: & pain & fear are the spices that make you cry
TT: Yes it is
BOTH: & the only way to get rid of this great big onion
TT: Is to plant love seeds
MG: Now everybody, got to plant love seeds
TT: Come on & plant love seeds
MG: Until it dies
BOTH: The world is just a great big onion
What You Gave Me
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
MG: Like a breath of spring you came
& as you leave, I can only sigh your name
Cries of anguish echo from way down
But will never reach my lips to make a sound
Though it seems my world is crumblin'
Honey, you don't owe me anything 'cause
BOTH: What you gave me is more than enough to last
& what you gave me is more than enough to last
TT: You've given me so much warmth
I don't see how I could ever grow cold
In my room there's a picture of you & I
That nobody has a price to buy
I don't know what made you change your mind
But you'll be back, it's just a matter of time
BOTH: What you gave me is more than enough to last
What you gave me is more than enough to last
BOTH: Into my life you came like a breath of spring
Given me a song to sing
MG: Oh yeah, TT: Oh yeah
MG: & though I know you're leavin'
I won't be grievin' 'cause I know
TT: Time has a way of showin' us
the things we really need
& no matter where you go
I know you'll find your way back home
MG: Oh baby, though I know it's not reality
You'll always be a part of me
BOTH: 'Cause what you gave me is more than enough to last
& what you gave me is more than enough to last
TT: I'm gonna live once again
MG: What you gave me, BOTH: is more than enough to last
MG: I love you, I love you
BOTH: Hey now, & what you gave me is more than enough to last
& what you gave me is more than enough to last
...& fade
How You Gonna Keep It (After You Get It)
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
BOTH: How you gonna keep it after get it?
MG: I wanna know, sugar darlin', yeah
BOTH: How you gonna keep it after you get it?
MG: Oh baby, TT: Sweet thing
MG: Now I think of games sometimes
But when it comes to this heart of mine
I don't miss a bus
If you ain't got the right stuff
So I'm laying it on the line
& it's somethin' you'd best be mine
Don't fight the fire without the words to give it up
BOTH: Oh how you gonna keep it after you get it?
MG: Oh tell me sugar, tell me sugar
BOTH: How you gonna keep it after you get it?
MG: I wanna know right now
TT: Listen, your sweet talkin' sure sound good
& your kissin' satisfied
& when you hold me in your arms
I get weak, I won't deny
But I'm not in for a one-night thrill
You've got to have enough love to pull us all over the hill
BOTH: Oh how you gonna keep it? TT: I wanna know
BOTH: How you gonna keep it?
TT: I want you to think, think about it baby
Stop & start yourself
Don't let your mind ruin my heart
MG: Is what you're layin' on me fake
Or have you really got what it takes?
BOTH: Oh how you gonna keep it? MG: I wanna know
BOTH: How you gonna keep it?
TT: If I let you be careful with my ship
MG: How you gonna keep it?
TT: I wanna know, will you be able to hold your grip?
MG: How you gonna keep it?
(repeat & fade):
BOTH: How you gonna keep it? ...
More More More
(Harvey Fuqua/Johnny Bristol/Clyde Wilson)
TT: All I can say is you held me tight
Just give me more, more, more, more kissin', baby
More, more, more, more huggin', honey
I just can't get enough of your sweet lovin', oh it's so good
It makes me wanna love you like a lover should
MG: Oh give me more, more, more squeezin' baby
I want more, more, more teasin', honey
I just can't get enough of your sweet lovin', it's so good
It makes me wanna love you like a lover should
TT: My mama told me "Girl"
She said "Men won't do you nothin' but harm"
MG: Oh Tammi, what Mama don't know is
How good it feels when you're in my arms
MG: I want more, more, baby
More, more, more, more, more
TT: I just can't get enough of your sweet lovin', & oh so good
It makes me wanna love you like a lover should
TT (with MG ad-libbing):
So give me more, more, more kissin', baby
More, more, more huggin', honey
More, more, more squeezin'
More, more, more teasin'
MG: I just can't get enough of your sweet lovin', it's so good
It makes me wanna love you like a lover should
TT (with MG ad-libbing):
So give more, more, oh baby
Just a little bit more, oh yeah
Baby, gonna take me more, oh baby
Just a little bit more, ooh yeah
Teeny bit more...& fade
Satisfied Feelin'
(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)
MG: Hmm hmm hmm hmm
BOTH: People are wonderin' about the change that's come over me
'Cause a smile upon my face is somethin' rare for them to see
But how can I tell someone else what I don't understand myself?
It's like heaven into the sunshine out of the glow, & oh baby
It's just a satisfied feelin', oh yeah, down in my soul
BOTH: Imagine something so strong
That keeps the world from doin' you wrong
It gives you power, it gives you drums
& there ain't nothin' you can't overcome
Like a puzzle when the pieces fit
I know that this is it
It's like watchin' a brand new day begin to glow, & oh baby
It's a satisfied feelin' set down in my soul
BOTH: & I don't know what it is about you
But I can't stand the thought of ever bein' without you
MG: So I'm gonna love you & never let you out of my sight
TT: 'Cause the way you make me feel has got to be right
MG: Baby, you know it's like a flame burnin' within
& I know people can see it from afar
TT: Oh it gives you a special somethin'
That makes you wonder who you are
BOTH: If we had words, we could tell it all
The joys big & small
But I'm afraid the love we got can never be told
Oh baby, it's just a satisfied feelin' down in my soul
(exchange ad-libs & fade)
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