Released: August 27, 1967

Songwriter: Sylvia Moy Stevie Wonder

Producer: Clarence Paul Henry “Hank” Cosby

I'd cry
If you leave me sad and blue
I'd cry
If you ever say we're through
I'd cry
If it can't be me and you
Lonely tears I'd shed
I'd hang my head

I'd cry
Like a little bitty babe
I'd cry
If you ever walked away
I'd cry
If you call it a day
I'd cry for years
I'd drown in tears

Oh, sugar baby, I love you so
I need you more than you know
And if I ever had to let you go
I'd sit around, I'd break right down

I'd cry
Deep down in my heart
I'd cry
If you leave me, tears would start
I'd cry
Every day that we're apart
I'd cry a river
Don't you leave me ever

Baby, you really send me
Flame of love burns within me
I'd be sad as I can be
If I had to do without you

[Harmonica solo]

I'd cry
If you ever put me down
I'd cry
If you ever play around
I'd cry
It will fall to the ground
I'd fall apart
If you break my heart

Oh, I love you love you
More than words can say
Love you more and more each day
If you ever ever walk away
I couldn't go on
I'd sit at home

I'd cry
Like a little bitty babe
I'd cry
If you ever walked away
I'd cry
If you call it a day
I'd cry for years
I'd drown in tears

I'd cry
If you leave me sad and blue
I'd cry
If you ever say we're through
I'd cry
If it can't be me and you

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.