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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Clyde McPhatter
Lead Vocals
Connie Kay
Drums
Mickey Baker
Guitar
Dick Hyman
Piano
Sam Taylor
Tenor Saxophone
Lloyd Trotman
Bass Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Clyde McPhatter
Songwriter
Jerry Wexler
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Jerry Wexler
Producer
Ahmet Ertegun
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I need it
When the moon is bright
I need it
When you hold me tight
I need it
In the middle of the night
I need your honey love
[Verse 2]
I want it
When the lights are low
I want it
Just before you go
I want it
Because I love you so
Have a little a-mercy and give some honey love
[Verse 3]
Now, throw your arms around me
Pretend that you're loving dove
Now, you squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, ooh
That's the honey love
[Verse 4]
I'm gonna get it
In the morning sun
I'm gonna get it
When the day is done
I'm gonna get it
'Cause it's so much fun
I'm gonna get me some honey love
[Verse 5]
Yes, I love it
'Cause it feels so fine
I love it
Yes, it thrills my spine
I love it
'Cause you're mine, all mine
I love your, uh, honey love
[Verse 6]
Let's you and me get cozy
Just like the fingers in a glove
Let's kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss
That's the honey love, ooh-we
[Verse 7]
I need it
When the moon is bright
I need it
When you hold me tight
I need it
In the middle of the night
I need, mmm, honey love
[Verse 8]
I need (Oh, yeah) honey love
I need (Ah, baby) honey love
I need (Get it, boy) honey love
I need your honey love
Written by: Clyde McPhatter, Jerry Wexler