Lyrics of
How Sweet it is

How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) was penned by Holland-Dozier-Holland, a well-known songwriting team from Motown. Originally recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1964, it became one of his landmark hits. The song speaks of the gratitude and joy of being loved by someone, reflecting the simple yet profound happiness that comes with it. Over the years, How Sweet It Is has been covered by various artists, including James Taylor, whose version also gained ... significant popularity. See more [+]

How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

I needed the shelter of someone's arms
and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs
and there you were
With sweet love and devotion
deeply touching my emotion
I want to stop and thank you baby
I want to stop and thank you baby, yes I do

How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

I close my eyes at night,
wondering where would I be without you in my life
Everything I did was just a bore,
everywhere I went it seems I'd been there before
But you brightened up for me all of my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways
I want to stop and thank you baby
I just want to stop and thank you baby

How sweet it is to be loved by you, just like sugar sometimes
How sweet it is to be loved by you


You were better to me than I was to myself
For me, there's you and there ain't nobody else
I want to stop and thank you baby
I just want to stop and thank you baby, oh yes

How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you, oh now
How sweet it is to be loved by you, it's like jelly, baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you, just like honey to the bee, baby
(How sweet it is to be loved by you)
(How sweet it is to be loved by you)
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