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Top Songs By Gladys Knight

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden
Songwriter
Walter Afanasieff
Walter Afanasieff
Songwriter
Jeffrey Cohen
Jeffrey Cohen
Songwriter
Anthony Newley
Anthony Newley
Songwriter
John Barry
John Barry
Songwriter
Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse
Songwriter
Michael Kamen
Michael Kamen
String Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Narada Michael Walden
Narada Michael Walden
Producer
Walter Afanasieff
Walter Afanasieff
Associate Producer
David Frazer
David Frazer
Mixing Engineer
Dana Jon Chappelle
Dana Jon Chappelle
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Clark Germain
Clark Germain
Assistant Recording Engineer
Manny Lacarrubba
Manny Lacarrubba
Assistant Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I feel, I need, I've got to hold on to your love
[Verse 2]
Hey, baby, thought you were the one who tried to run away
Ooh, baby, wasn't I the one who made you want to stay?
Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me
Once I get my sights on you
[Verse 3]
I got a licence to kill (To kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart
(Got a licence to kill)
Got a licence to kill (To kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart
(Got a licence to kill) Uh-huh
Licence to kill
[Verse 4]
Hey, baby, think you need a friend to stand here by your side
Yes, you do (Your side)
Ooh, baby, now you can depend on me to make things right
(Things right)
Please don't bet that you'll ever escape me
Once I get my sights on you
[Verse 5]
I got a licence to kill (To kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart
(Got a licence to kill)
Got a licence to kill (To kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart
(Got a licence to kill)
[Verse 6]
Got a licence to kill (To kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart
(Got a licence to kill)
Got a licence to kill (To kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart, ooh, honey
(Got a licence to kill)
[Verse 7]
Say that somebody tries to make a move on you
In the blink of an eye, I will be there, too
And they better know why I'm gonna make 'em pay
Till their dying day
Till they're lying dead
Till their dying day, hey, ooh, oh-ooh
[Verse 8]
Got a licence to kill (To kill)
And you know I'm going straight for your heart, baby
(Got a licence to kill)
Got a licence to kill (To kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart
(Got a licence to kill)
[Verse 9]
I got a licence to kill (To kill)
And you know I'm goin' straight for your heart, oh, oh, uh-huh
(Got a licence to kill)
Got a licence to kill (To kill)
Anyone who tries to tear us apart, ooh, sugar
(Got a licence to kill)
[Verse 10]
Licence to kill
Gotta hold on to your loving
Ooh, licence to kill
[Verse 11]
Kill (Kill, kill, kill, kill)
Written by: Jeffrey Cohen, Narada Michael Walden, Walter Afanasieff

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