Stevie Wonder

Released: April 4, 1966

Songwriter: Sylvia Moy Henry “Hank” Cosby Vicki Basemore

Producer: William “Mickey” Stevenson Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Intro]
Whoa, yeah

[Chorus 1]
With a child's heart
Go face the worries of the day
With a child's heart
Turn each problem into play

[Verse 1]
No need to worry
No need to fear
Just being alive
Makes it all so very clear

[Chorus 2]
That's with a child's heart
Nothing can ever get you down
With a child's heart
You've got no reason to frown

[Verse 3]
Love is it's welcome
As a sunny, sunny day
No grownup thoughts
To lead our hearts astray

[Bridge]
Take life easy, easy, so easy
Like a child so gay and carefree
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 4]
Love is it's welcome
As a sunny, sunny day
The whole world smiles with you, ha
As you go your own merry way

[Chorus 2]
'Cause with a child's heart
Nothing can ever get you down
With a child's heart
We've got no reason to frown

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

With a Child’s HeartStevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder

Down To Earth