Lets Stay Together was inspired by a deep and passionate commitment to a partner, reflecting Al Greens feelings about love and decision to stay together despite challenges. It marked a significant success in Al Greens career, embodying themes of enduring love and unity.
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Introduction:
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I, I'm so in love with you
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Whatever you want to do
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Is all right with me
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'Cause you make me feel so brand new
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And I want to spend my life with you
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Since, since we've been together
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Loving you forever
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Is what I need
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Let me be the one you come running to
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I'll never be un-untrue
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Let's, let's stay together
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Lovin' you whether, whether
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Times are good or bad, happy or sad
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Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad
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Why, why some people break up
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Then turn around and make up
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I just can't see
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You'd never do that to me (would you, baby)
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Staying around you is all I see (Here's what I want us to do)
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Let's, we oughta stay together
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Loving you whether, whether
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Times are good or bad, happy or sad (repeat to fade)