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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Warren "Pete" Moore
Warren "Pete" Moore
Background Vocals
Bobby Rogers
Bobby Rogers
Background Vocals
Claudette Robinson
Claudette Robinson
Background Vocals
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Strings
Marvin Tarplin
Marvin Tarplin
Guitar
Ronnie White
Ronnie White
Background Vocals
The Funk Brothers
The Funk Brothers
Other Instrument
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
Lead Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Warren "Pete" Moore
Warren "Pete" Moore
Songwriter
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Beggars can't be choosy, I know
That's what the people say
But though my heart is begging for love
I've turned some love away
[Verse 2]
Oh, maybe one was true love, I'll never know which
'Cause your love is the only love to make this beggar rich
[Verse 3]
I'm a choosy beggar, choosy beggar
And you're my choice, baby
[Verse 4]
Well now, people say you can't have your cake
And then eat it too
They tell me that I'm making a mistake
Waiting around for you
[Verse 5]
Oh, I'm begging for love but why can't they see
That yours is the only love for me?
[Verse 6]
'Cause I'm a choosy beggar, choosy beggar
And you're my choice, baby
Say it one more time now
You're my choice
You're my choice
[Verse 7]
If beg you I must, then I'll never give up
'Cause your love is the only thing to fill this beggar's cup
[Verse 8]
I'm choosy
Choosy beggar, choosy beggar
And you're my choice, oh baby
You're my choice
[Verse 9]
When I need someone to hold me
You're my choice
When I need arms to enfold me
You're my choice
[Verse 10]
When I need someone beside me
You're my choice
If I had you, how happy I'd be
You're my choice
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, babe
You're my choice
Written by: Warren "Pete" Moore

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