Stevie Wonder

Released: August 27, 1967

Songwriter: Sylvia Moy Lula Mae Hardaway Henry “Hank” Cosby Stevie Wonder

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby

[Verse 1]
I was born in Lil' Rock
Had a childhood sweetheart
We were always hand in hand
I wore hightop shoes and shirt tails
Suzy was in pigtails
I knew I loved her even then

[Verse 2]
You know my papa disapproved it
My mama boo-hooed it
But I told them time and time again
"Don't you know I was made to love her
Build my world all around her"
Yeah! Hey, hey, hey

[Verse 3]
She's been my inspiration
Showed appreciation
For the love I gave her through the years
Like a sweet magnolia tree
My love blossomed tenderly
My life grew sweeter through the years

[Verse 4]
I know that my baby loves me
My baby needs me
That's why we made it through the years
I was made to love her
Worship and adore her
Hey, hey, hey

[Verse 5]
All through thick and thin
Our love just won't end
'Cause I love my baby, love my baby, hey
My baby loves me
My baby needs me
And I know I ain't going nowhere

[Verse 6]
I was knee-high to a chicken
When that love bug bit me
I had the fever with each passing year
Oh, even if the mountain tumbles
If this whole world crumbles
By her side I'll still be standing there

[Verse 7]
'Cause I was made to love her
I was made to live for her, yeah!
Ah, I was made to love her
Build my world all around her
Hey, hey, hey
Ooh baby, I was made to please her
You know Stevie ain't gon' leave her, no
Hey, hey, hey, ooh wee, baby

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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From the albums

I Was Made to Love Her (1967)
Greatest Hits (1974)
Their Very Best – Back To Back (1986)
Dead Presidents (Music From the Motion Picture), Vol. 2 (1996)
Beg, Scream & Shout! The Big Ol’ Box of ’60s Soul (1997)
Stevie Wonder: The Definitive Collection (2002)
Summer of Love: Gold (2007)
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 7: 1967 (2007)

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