Stevie Wonder

Released: August 29, 1969

Songwriter: Jim Morrison Ray Manzarek Robby Krieger John Densmore

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Intro]
Yeah, yeah
Oh baby

[Verse 1]
You know that it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you
Hey girl, you know you couldn't get much higher

[Chorus]
Hey, come on baby, light my fire
Come baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire

[Verse 2]
Whoa, the time to hesitate is through
There's no time to wallow in the mire
If we try now we can only lose
And our love may come a funeral pyre

[Chorus]
Hey, come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire, yeah
Try to set the night on fire

Oh baby, ah

[Harmonica solo]

[Chorus]
Hey, come on baby, light my fire
Oh baby, come on baby, light my fire, woo
Try to set the night on fire
Yeah baby, woo, oh baby

[Verse 3]
Know that it would be untrue
And you know that I would be a liar
Don't live it but what I'm sayin' to you
Hey baby, we couldn't get much higher

[Chorus]
Hey, come on baby, light my fire, hey
Come on baby, light my fire, baby, yeah baby
Try to set the night on fire
Yeah, woo, oh baby

[Harmonica solo]

[Chorus]
Hey, come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire, baby, hey
Try to set the night on fire, ow
Aw baby, baby

[Harmonica solo]

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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