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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Patti Austin
Patti Austin
Background Vocals
Jim Gilstrap
Jim Gilstrap
Background Vocals
Tom Bahler
Tom Bahler
Background Vocals
Bill Reichenbach, Jr.
Bill Reichenbach, Jr.
Trombone
Chuck Findley
Chuck Findley
Trumpet
David J. Wolinski
David J. Wolinski
Synthesizer Programming
Ernie Watts
Ernie Watts
Saxophone
Greg Phillinganes
Greg Phillinganes
Synthesizer
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock
Electric Piano
Ian Underwood
Ian Underwood
Synthesizer
Jerry Hey
Jerry Hey
Trumpet
John "J.R." Robinson
John "J.R." Robinson
Drums
Kim Hutchcroft
Kim Hutchcroft
Saxophone
Louis Johnson
Louis Johnson
Bass
Paulinho Da Costa
Paulinho Da Costa
Percussion
Steve Lukather
Steve Lukather
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Rod Temperton
Rod Temperton
Songwriter
Jerry Hey
Jerry Hey
Horn Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones
Producer
Bernie Grundman
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer
Bruce Swedien
Bruce Swedien
Mixing Engineer
Ed "Big Julie" Cherney
Ed "Big Julie" Cherney
Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
It was only yesterday that I was down
And the world was looking cold and lonely
Had a face so long it almost touched the ground
A tear was in my eye, I just wanted to cry
But you came and said to me, don't look so sad
A smile can make a whole lot happen
And I realized I needed you so bad
I was only yesterday, but I knew right away
[Verse 2]
Got me breathing, feeling high up in the air
Each time I hear you say you care
I'm sighing, flying high as a kite
'Cause you brought something special to my life
[Verse 3]
It's a crazy thing you really can't describe
A moment that will last forever
'Cause I saw that look of love inside your eyes
My heart just started bumping like the 4th of July
I know I will never be the same again
'Cause an angel's sitting on my shoulder
It's a magic feeling once you've found a friend
And I know one thing for certain, babe, this love won't ever end
[Verse 4]
Got me breathing, feeling high up in the air
Each time I hear you say you care
I'm sighing, flying high as a kite
'Cause you brought something special to my life
[Verse 5]
Don't need no money, don't need no fame
'Cause love's falling all around like summer rain
I climb a mountain, cross any sea
As long as I know your sugar's waiting for me
[Verse 6]
Want your love, I want your love, babe
[Verse 7]
Got me breathing, feeling high up in the air
Each time I hear you say you care
I'm sighing, flying high as a kite
'Cause you brought something special to my life
High up in air
Each time I hear you say you care
Sighing, flying high as a kite
'Cause you brought something special to my life
High up in air
Each time I hear you say you care
Written by: Rod Temperton
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