BOTH: Good lovin' ain't easy
Good lovin' ain't easy
Good lovin' ain't easy to come by
HIM: Oh, darlin', that's the kind you offer me
It's just the love to be found
HER: 'Cause we're workin' on a buildin' nobody can tear down
BOTH: Look what we've got, ho-ho-ho-honey
BOTH: Good lovin' ain't easy
Good lovin' ain't easy, darlin'
Good lovin' ain't easy to come by, oh no no
HIM: I've tried the good life and I know
It's a playground where no one cares
HER: But at last you'll find out that don't compare
BOTH: To what we've got, ho-ho-ho-honey
BOTH: It takes more than just a song and dance
You've got to work and fight to give it a chance
HIM: If the rain comes down on us
And there ain't no place to run
HER: We'll just cover ourselves with a blanket of love
And wait till the mornin' comes
HIM: Oh baby, let's do it today
HER: Inflection
BOTH: Give us protection
BOTH: Good lovin' ain't easy to come by
HIM: Some think it's a plaything
You can toss away when it's old
HER: But when love's valued in pieces
It's worth more than gold
BOTH: That's what we've got
Fading sequence:
HER: Good lovin' ain't easy to come by
over HIM: Oh, oh, it ain't easy
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
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
HIM: Ooo heartburn, cold chills
Dizzy spells, I bite my fingernails
I don't think I'm gonna pull through
Everything depends on you
Only your love can save this poor heart of mine
Situation: desperate; honey, save this poor heart of mine
HER: Oh dark days, empty nights
Without your arms to hold me tight
I don't know how long I'm gonna last
So come back baby, I'm sinking fast
Only your love can save this poor heart of mine
Situation: desperate; baby, save this poor heart of mine
HER: Baby, you left me in a burning condition
HIM: And my love, to you, has become my affliction
BOTH: Ooo you know my need for you
Is oh so strong it's like fire set up in my bones
Only your love can save this poor heart of mine
Situation: desperate; baby, save this poor heart of mine
HER: Oh I don't think I'm gonna pull through
HIM: Everything depends on you
(repeat and fade):
BOTH: Only your love can save this poor heart of mine
Situation: desperate; honey, save this poor heart of mine
Pull the string and I'll wink at you, I'm your puppet
I'll do funny things if you want me to, I'm your puppet
I'll be yours to have and to hold
Darling you've got full control of your puppet
Pull another string and I'll kiss your lips, I'm your puppet
Snap your finger and I'll turn you some flips, I'm your puppet
Your every wish is my command
All you gotta do is wiggle your little hand
I'm your puppet, I'm your puppet
I'm just a toy, just a funny boy
That makes you laugh when you're blue
I'll be wonderful, do just what I'm told
I'll do anything for you
I'm your puppet, I'm your puppet
Pull them little strings and I'll sing you a song, I'm your puppet
Make me do right or make me do wrong, I'm your puppet
Treat me good and I'll do anything
I'm just a puppet an you hold my string, I'm your puppet
Yeah, I'm your puppet
Walking, talking, living, loving puppet
I'm hanging on a string girl, I'll do anything now
I'm a walking, talking, living, loving puppet, and I love you
I'm a smiling happy face when you want me to
Even make you happy when you're feeling blue
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
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
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? ...
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
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)