Stevie Wonder

Released: January 28, 1969

Songwriter: Henry “Hank” Cosby Sylvia Moy Stevie Wonder

Producer: Henry “Hank” Cosby

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[Verse 1]
My cherie amour, lovely as a summer day
My cherie amour, distant as the milky way
My cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine
In a cafe or sometimes on a crowded street
I've been near you, but you never noticed me
My cherie amour, won't you tell me how could you ignore
That behind that little smile I wore
How I wish that you were mine

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[Verse 2]
Maybe someday, you'll see my face among the crowd
Maybe someday, I'll share your little distant cloud
Oh, cherie amour, pretty little one that I adore
You're the only girl my heart beats for
How I wish that you were mine

[Chorus]
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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

The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 9: 1969

From the albums

My Cherie Amour (1969)
Stevie Wonder’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (1971)
Their Very Best – Back To Back (1986)
Cruisin’ 1969 (1988)
Natural Wonder (1995)
Deliver Us From Eva: Original Soundtrack (2002)
Stevie Wonder: The Definitive Collection (2002)
The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 9: 1969 (2007)
Silver Linings Playbook (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2012)

Stevie Wonder popular songs

My Cherie AmourStevie Wonder

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The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 9: 1969