Released: April 12, 1971

Songwriter: Syreeta Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Chorus]
And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
Then I won't have to be
Playing around

[Verse 1]
You call my name
Ooh so sweet
To make your kiss incomplete
When your mood is clear
You quickly change your ways
Then you say I'm untrue
What am I supposed to do
Be a fool who sits alone waiting for you

[Chorus]
And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me (yeah)
Then I won't have to be
Playing around

[Verse 2]
I see the light of your smile
Calling me all the while
You are saying baby
It's time to go
First the feeling's alright
Then it's gone from sight
So I'm taking out this time to say
Ooh oh

[Chorus]
And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me
And if you really love me won't you tell me, baby tell me
Then I won't have to be
Playing around
Playing around (oh Yeah)
Playing around

[Outro]
Hey yeah
Goofing around no
Oh baby
Playing around no
Let me know how you feel baby (ooooh ooh)
Hey oh baby
Playing around no (oh oh)

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.