Stevie Wonder

Released: May 4, 1966

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder Clarence Paul Sylvia Moy

Producer: Clarence Paul Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Intro]
Ain't that asking for trouble
Now ain't that asking for trouble

[Verse 1]
Baby you remind me of a pretty rose
That's awfully painful to my touch
And though there's thorns underneath the rose
Baby you hurt twice as much

[Verse 2]
You made me cry a thousand times, ha
And leaving me with a broken heart
I should stand many miles away
But I'm right here in your arms

[Chorus]
Now ain't that asking for trouble
Now ain't that asking for trouble, yeah
Now ain't that asking for trouble
I said ain't that asking for trouble

[Verse 3]
Baby the way I'm at your beck and call
I must be hypnotised
'Cause I, I know I've got sense enough to know
That loving you ain't wise
Sure as the sun may shine
My heart will be in pain
Like a child that's seen papa
I'm in your arms again

[Chorus]
Now ain't that asking for trouble
Now ain't that asking for trouble, yeah
Now ain't that asking for trouble
I said ain't that asking for trouble

[Verse 4]
Baby I, I can't stop my loving you
Until you hurt me so much
My plans not to see you again
Baby but your tender touch
I guess I'm just too weak for you
I shoulda been so long gone
But here I'm in your arms again
And I'm still holding on

[Chorus]
Now ain't that asking for trouble
Now ain't that asking for trouble, yeah
Now ain't that asking for trouble
I said ain't that asking for trouble

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

Down To Earth

From the albums

Up-Tight (1966)
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 6: 1966 (2006)

Stevie Wonder popular songs

Ain’t That Asking for TroubleStevie Wonder

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Down To Earth