Stevie Wonder

Released: September 28, 1976

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Intro]
If it's magic
Then why can't it be everlasting
Like the sun that always shines
Like the poet's endless rhyme
Like the galaxies in time

[Verse 1]
If it's pleasing
Then why can't it be never leaving
Like the day that never fails
Like on seashores there are shells
Like the time that always tells

[Chorus]
It holds the key to every heart
Throughout the universe
It fills you up without a bite
And quenches every thirst

[Verse 2]
So
If it's special
Then with it why aren't we as careful
As making sure we dress in style
Posing pictures with a smile
Keeping danger from a child

[Chorus]
It holds the key to every heart
Throughout the universe
It fills you up without a bite
And quenches every thirst

[Outro]
So
If it's magic
Why can't we make it everlasting
Like the lifetime of the sun
It will leave no heart undone
For there's enough for everyone

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.

more tracks from the album

Songs in the Key of Life

From the albums

Songs in the Key of Life (1976)
Natural Wonder (1995)

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