Released: November 16, 1966

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder Clarence Paul Morris Broadnax

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby Clarence Paul

[Intro]
(Hey love...hey love)

[Verse 1]
Hey love (Hey love)
May I have a word with you? (Hey love)
I'd like to tell you, yeah (Hey love)
Just what I've been going through (Hey love)
My nights are so long
As I watch each hour go by
Hoping and praying
That someday I will be your guy

[Chorus]
Hey love
You're my one true soul desire
Hey love, baby
Can you feel this burning fire?

[Verse 2]
Hey love (Hey love)
There's one thing I find so true (Hey love)
When you are near me (Hey love)
I go through a change or two (Hey love)
Hearing your footsteps
I hurry to catch your eye
And I stand there waiting, yeah
But girl, you just walk on by

[Chorus]
Say love
With a cold heart you are dealing
Hey love, yeah yeah
It's an awful hurting feeling

[Outro]
Hey love (Hey love)
Don't pass me without some sign (Hey love)
Just look me over, yeah yeah (Hey love)
You might want to change your mind

Stevie Wonder

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.