Stevie Wonder

Released: November 20, 1968

Songwriter: Bacharach & David Hal David Burt Bacharach

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Verse 1]
A chair is still a chair, even when there's no one sitting there;
But a chair is not a house, and a house is not a home
When there's no one there to hold you tight
And no one there you can kiss good night

[Verse 2]
A room is still a room, even when there's nothing there but gloom;
But a room is not a house, and a house is not a home
When the two of us are far apart
And one of us has a brok - en heart

[Verse 3]
Now and then I call your name
And suddenly your face appears;
But it's just a crazy game; when it ends, it ends in tears

[Verse 4]
Darling, have a heart - don't let one mistake keep us apart
I'm not meant to live alone; turn this house into a home
When I climb the stair and turn the key
Oh, please be there, still in love with me

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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