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The Temptations-You'll Lose A Precious Love
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Ruffin
David Ruffin
Lead Vocals
Eddie Kendricks
Eddie Kendricks
Vocals
Melvin Franklin
Melvin Franklin
Vocals
Otis Williams
Otis Williams
Vocals
Paul Williams
Paul Williams
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
Producer

Lyrics

One day, you will be glad to realize
By the look that's in my eyes
How much I love you (love you)
And if you leave, you'll lose a precious love (you'll lose a precious love)
Somehow, these arms of mine can't let you go
The touch of my hand, baby should let you know
How much I love you (love you)
And if you leave, you'll lose a precious love (you'll lose a precious love)
We go together like hand and glove
Don't destroy our precious love
Somehow these arms of mine can't let you go
The touch of my hand should let you know
How much I love you (love you)
And if you leave, you'll lose a precious love (you'll lose a precious love)
You'll lose a precious love (you'll lose a precious love)
The touch of my hand should let you know (you'll lose a precious love)
Written by: William "Smokey" Robinson

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