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Rufus & Chaka Khan - You Got The Love
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan
Background Vocals
Ron Stockert
Ron Stockert
Keyboards
Al Ciner
Al Ciner
Electric Guitar
Dennis Belfield
Dennis Belfield
Bass Guitar
Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy
Organ
Andre Fischer
Andre Fischer
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan
Songwriter
Ray Parker Jr.
Ray Parker Jr.
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Rufus
Rufus
Producer
Bob Monaco
Bob Monaco
Producer
Don Sciarotta
Don Sciarotta
Recording Engineer
Tony Sciarrotta
Tony Sciarrotta
Assistant Engineer
Vic Zaslow
Vic Zaslow
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Love me right
What's the matter with you?
Hold me tight
Why must I tell you what to do?
Smilin', smilin'
Comes as no surprise
Smile ain't hidin'
What I see in your eyes
The story goes, oh, much deeper
Than the eye can see, yes, it do
Stop runnin' a game
I can tell you're avoiding me, uh huh
[Refrain]
Oh, ain't nothin'
I wouldn't pay
Just to hear, hear you say
I love you
I need you
[Verse 2]
Love me right
What's the matter with you?
Hold me tight
Why must I tell you what to do?
Smilin', smilin'
Comes as no surprise
Smile ain't hidin'
What I see in your eyes
[Chorus]
You got the love
Gimme the strength
To keep on livin', yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without what you're givin'
[Refrain]
Ain't nothin'
I wouldn't pay
Oh, just to hear, Just to hear you say
I love you
I need you
[Instrumental]
You got the love
Gimme the strength
To keep on livin', yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without what you're givin'
You got the love
Gimme the strength
To keep on livin', yeah
Whatever it is
I can't do without what you're givin'
You got the love
Gimme the strength
To keep on livin', yeah
Whatever it is
Written by: Chaka Khan, Ray Parker Jr.

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