Released: December 6, 1965
Songwriter: Smokey Robinson Warren “Pete” Moore
Producer: Smokey Robinson
[Intro]
(Ooh)
Ah, yeah
(Ooh)
[Verse 1]
Beggars can't be choicey I know
That's what the people say (People say)
But though my heart is begging for love
I've turned some love away (Love away)
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Oh, maybe one was true love
I'll never know which cause
Your love is the only love to make this beggar rich
[Chorus]
I'm a choosey beggar (choosey beggar)
And you're my choice baby (You're my choice)
[Verse 2]
People say you can't have your cake
And then eat it too (Eat it too)
They tell me I've been making a mistake
Waiting around for you (Around for you)
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Oh, I'm begging for love but
Why can't they see that yours is the only love for me
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm a choosey beggar, choosey beggar (Choosey beggar, choosey beggar)
And you're my choice, baby (You're my choice)
[Bridge]
Say it one more time now (You're my choice)
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (You're my choice)
[Outro]
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
If beg you I must, then I'll never give up 'cause
Your love is the only thing to fill this beggar's cup
I'm a choosey beggar (Choosey beggar, choosey beggar)
And your my choice, oh baby (You're my choice)
When I need someone to hold me (You're my choice)
When I need arms to unfold me (You're my choice)
When I need someone beside me (You're my choice)
(Ooh)
Ah, yeah
(Ooh)
[Verse 1]
Beggars can't be choicey I know
That's what the people say (People say)
But though my heart is begging for love
I've turned some love away (Love away)
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Oh, maybe one was true love
I'll never know which cause
Your love is the only love to make this beggar rich
[Chorus]
I'm a choosey beggar (choosey beggar)
And you're my choice baby (You're my choice)
[Verse 2]
People say you can't have your cake
And then eat it too (Eat it too)
They tell me I've been making a mistake
Waiting around for you (Around for you)
[Pre-Chorus 2]
Oh, I'm begging for love but
Why can't they see that yours is the only love for me
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm a choosey beggar, choosey beggar (Choosey beggar, choosey beggar)
And you're my choice, baby (You're my choice)
[Bridge]
Say it one more time now (You're my choice)
Ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (You're my choice)
[Outro]
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
If beg you I must, then I'll never give up 'cause
Your love is the only thing to fill this beggar's cup
I'm a choosey beggar (Choosey beggar, choosey beggar)
And your my choice, oh baby (You're my choice)
When I need someone to hold me (You're my choice)
When I need arms to unfold me (You're my choice)
When I need someone beside me (You're my choice)
more tracks from the album
From the albums
- Going to a Go-Go (1965)
- Greatest Hits, Volume 2 (1968)
- Anthology (1974)
- The 35th Anniversary Collection (1994)
- The Complete Motown Singles | Vol. 5: 1965 (2006)
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles popular songs
- The Tears of a Clown
- Ooo Baby Baby
- The Tracks of My Tears
- I Second That Emotion
- Much Better Off
- A Fork in the Road
- My Business, Your Pleasure
- My Love Is Your Love (Forever)
- Promise Me
- There’s A Sad Story Here
- Yes, No, Maybe So
- I’m on the Outside (Looking in)
- Doggone Right
- You Must Be Love
- I Don’t Blame You at All
- Abraham, Martin and John
- Going to a Go-Go
- Choosey Beggar
- It’s Christmas Time
- My Girl
- The Love I Saw in You Was Just a Mirage
- Here I Go Again
- Point It Out (single version) (Mono)
- After You Put Back the Pieces (I’ll Still Have a Broken Heart)