Stevie Wonder

Released: November 16, 1966

Songwriter: Sonny Bono

Producer: Clarence Paul Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Verse 1]
She was five and I was six
We rode on horses made of sticks
I wore black and she wore white
She would always win the fight

[Chorus]
Bang bang, she shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down

[Verse 2]
Seasons came and changed the time
I grew up, I called her mine
She would always laugh and say
"Remember when we used to play?"

[Chorus]
Bang bang, I shot you down
Bang bang, you hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, I used to shoot you down

[Bridge]
Music played and people sang
Just for me the church bell rang
Hey! Bang bang bang bang
Hey! Bang bang bang bang
Yeah! Bang bang bang bang
Yeah! Bang bang bang bang

[Verse 3]
Now she's gone, I don't know why
'Til the day sometimes I cry
She didn't even say goodbye
She didn't take the time to lie

[Chorus]
Bang bang, she shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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