Released: September 8, 1970
Songwriter: Allen Story Robert Gordy George Gordy
Producer: Hal Davis The Corporation
The game of love is such a beautiful game
If you've got time, little girl, I'd like to explain
All the do's and don'ts, all the will's and won'ts
So lend an ear, darlin' dear
(Sweet darlin' dear)
Do be sincere, and true love will appear
Don't be shy, or love will pass you by
If you will, my heart you may steal
If you don't, the game of love you lose alone
(Darlin' dear)
Do be sincere, and true love will appear
Don't be shy, or love will pass you by
If you will, my heart you may steal
If you don't, the game of love you lose alone
(First)
First I'll place my arms, so gently around you
(Then)
Then whisper "Darlin', I'm so glad I found you"
Then your lips unwind, a simple touch wouldn't mind
A kiss will stay, darlin' dear
(Sweet darlin')
Darlin', darlin' dear, yeah
(Sweet darlin' dear)
Darlin' dear
(Sweet darlin' dear)
Darlin' dear
If you've got time, little girl, I'd like to explain
All the do's and don'ts, all the will's and won'ts
So lend an ear, darlin' dear
(Sweet darlin' dear)
Do be sincere, and true love will appear
Don't be shy, or love will pass you by
If you will, my heart you may steal
If you don't, the game of love you lose alone
(Darlin' dear)
Do be sincere, and true love will appear
Don't be shy, or love will pass you by
If you will, my heart you may steal
If you don't, the game of love you lose alone
(First)
First I'll place my arms, so gently around you
(Then)
Then whisper "Darlin', I'm so glad I found you"
Then your lips unwind, a simple touch wouldn't mind
A kiss will stay, darlin' dear
(Sweet darlin')
Darlin', darlin' dear, yeah
(Sweet darlin' dear)
Darlin' dear
(Sweet darlin' dear)
Darlin' dear
Anthology (2006 Edition)
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- I’ll Bet You
- Mama I Got a Brand New Thing (Don’t Say No)
- I’m So Happy
- Lookin’ Through the Windows
- I Found That Girl
- I Am Love
- The Young Folks
- Doctor My Eyes
- Little Bitty Pretty One
- ABC
- Sugar Daddy
- Darling Dear
- It’s Too Late to Change the Time
- Get It Together
- Mama’s Pearl
- Hallelujah Day
- Goin’ Back to Indiana
- All I Do Is Think of You
- I’ll Be There
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- Dancing Machine
- Daddy’s Home
- The Love You Save
- Love Song
- Corner of the Sky
- Maybe Tomorrow
- It’s Great to Be Here
- The Life Of The Party
- Whatever You Got, I Want
- Hum Along and Dance
- We’re Here To Entertain You
- Touch
- Who’s Lovin’ You
- Forever Came Today
- Third Album (1970)
- Anthology (2000 Edition) (2000)
- Anthology (2005 Gold Edition) (2005)
- Anthology (2006 Edition) (2006)
- The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 11A: 1971 (2008)
- Anthology (2008 Gold Edition) (2008)
- Michael Jackson & Jackson 5: The Motown Years (2008)
- I Want You Back
- ABC
- I’ll Be There
- Who’s Lovin’ You
- The Love You Save
- Never Can Say Goodbye
- Give Love On Christmas Day
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
- I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
- Dancing Machine
- All I Do Is Think of You
- Maybe Tomorrow
- One More Chance
- Ben
- Jamie
- I’m Glad It Rained
- We’re Here To Entertain You
- What You Don’t Know
- The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage
- Never Had a Dream Come True
- Under The Boardwalk
- Touch
- Joyful Jukebox Music
- She’s Good