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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack
Vocals
Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway
Vocals
Bernard Purdie
Bernard Purdie
Drums
Chuck Rainey
Chuck Rainey
Electric Bass Guitar
Eric Gale
Eric Gale
Guitar
Ralph MacDonald
Ralph MacDonald
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway
Songwriter
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack
Arranger
Charles Mann
Charles Mann
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Arif Mardin
Arif Mardin
Producer
Joel Dorn
Joel Dorn
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Our time, short and precious
Your lips, warm and luscious
[PreChorus]
You don't have to wear false charms
'Cause when I wrap you in my hungry arms
[Chorus]
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me
[Verse 2]
Your hair, soft and crinkly
Your body, strong and stately
[PreChorus]
You don't have to search and roam
'Cause I got your love at home
[Chorus]
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me
[Bridge]
In my head, I'm only half together
If I lose you, I'll be ruined forever
Darling, take my hand and hold me
Hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
[Verse 3]
You know how much I need you
To have you, really feel you
[PreChorus]
You don't have to change a thing
No one knows the love you bring
[Chorus]
Be real Black for me (Woah-oh)
Be real Black for me
[Outro]
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me (I want you to do that)
Be real Black for me (Woah-oh-oh)
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me (Lord, have mercy)
Be real Black for me (Real)
Be real Black for me
Written by: Charles Mann, Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack

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