Little Richard

Songwriter: Robert “Bobby” Rogers Smokey Robinson

Producer: H.B. Barnum

[Verse 1]
You got a smile so bright
You know you could have been a candle
I'm holding you so tight
You know you could have been a handle
The way you swept me off my feet
You know you could've been a broom
And babe you smell so sweet
You know you could've been some perfume

[Chorus 1]
Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do

[Chorus 2]
As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks were minutes
You know you could have been an hour
The way you stole my heart
You know you could have been a crook
And baby your so smart
You know you could have been a school book

[Chorus 1]

[Chorus 3]
Well you could of been

[Bridge]
You make my life so rich
You know you could've been some money
And baby you're so sweet
You know you could have been some honey

[Chorus 2]

[Chorus 3]

[Chorus 1]

[Chorus 2]

[Chorus 3]

Richard Wayne Penniman, also known as Little Richard, (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for his flamboyant performances and personality.

Though his music career began professionally in 1951, his first big break in the music business came with the release of “Tutti Frutti”, a song written by Richard and Dorothy LaBostrie. The song became Richard’s first worldwide hit, gaining notoriety for it’s distinctive and energetic sound.

From then on, Richard would go on to sell more than 30 million records, and release fifteen studio albums.

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