Songwriter: Carl “Groove” Martin

Producer: Carl “Groove” Martin

[Verse 1]
The very first time that I saw your brown eyes
Your lips said "Hello" and I said "Hi"
I knew right then you were the one
But I was caught up in physical attraction
But to my satisfaction
Baby, you were more than just a face

[Chorus]
And if I ever (Ever fall)
In love again (Again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever (Ever fall)
In love so true (So true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, yeah
Yeah, y-y-y-yeah
The very next time she'll be my friend

[Verse 2]
If I say that I could be your one and only
(Promise, promise, promise)
Promise that you'll never leave me lonely
I just wanna be the one you need
Oh baby
I just wanna be the one to serve you
Sometimes, I feel as if I don't deserve you
I cherish every moment that we share

[Chorus]
And if I ever (Ever fall)
In love again (Again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall (Ever fall)
In love so true (So true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you

[Bridge]
My friend
The very next time she will be my friend
Someone who I can believe in
I need someone who'll be my friend
My friend
The very next time she will be my friend
To be with me through thick and thin
My friend
The very next time she will be my friend
Someone who I can believe in
Please share my love with me, my friend
My friend
The very next time she will be my friend
I need someone like you

[Chorus]
And if I ever (Ever fall)
In love again (Again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall (Ever fall)
In love so true (So true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you

Shai

Shai is an American 1990s vocal R&B/soul quartet. Their biggest hit was “If I Ever Fall in Love”, which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Former members

Carl Martin