Stevie Wonder

Songwriter: Clarence Paul Berry Gordy

Producer: Clarence Paul

[Verse 1]
I was sittin' in my classroom the other day
Playin' my harmonica in a mellow way
Some teachers seemed to have gathered around
Tryin' to figure out what I was puttin' down
I call it pretty music
But the old people call it the blues

[Break]
Ain't that pretty [?]

[Verse 2]
They were lookin' at me sittin' there all alone
Mumblin' to each other in a real low town
I couldn't figure out what they was sayin'
They couldn't understand what I was playin'
Well, I call it pretty music
But the old people call it the blues

[Break]
Ain't that pretty [?]

[Refrain]
Well, I call it pretty music
But the old people call it the blues, ooh yeah
I call it pretty music
But the old people call it the blues

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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