Stevie Wonder

Released: September 29, 1980

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Verse 1]
Don't wanna believe what they're telling me
Somebody's been picking in my cherry tree
Don't wanna mistrust nobody by mistake
But I can tell someone's been digging round in my cake

[Hook]
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
I ain't gonna stand for it baby

[Verse 2]
Don't wanna believe what somebody said
But somebody said somebody's shoes was under my bed
Don't wanna cause nobody no bodily harm
But somebody's been rubbing on my good luck charm

[Hook]
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
I ain't gonna stand for it baby

[Bridge w/ Ad-libing]

[Hook]
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
And I ain't gonna stand for it baby
I ain't gonna stand for it baby

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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