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Dawn Penn
Dawn Penn
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson
Songwriter

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I want a love I can see
It's the only kind of love I think is real
Don't want to be goin' by somethin' I've heard
'Cause, baby, actions speak louder than words
[Verse 2]
I want a love that is mine
In the rain it's always sun, sun, sunshine
A love to keep me warm when it's cold
That's the kind of lovin' that will never grow old
[Verse 3]
Oh, don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
[Verse 4]
Huh-huh-huh
Don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
[Verse 5]
I want a love I can feel
That kind of lovin' you could give to me
That's the kind of kissin' that will make me mad
That kind of lovin' that will really be bad
[Verse 6]
I want a love that is mine
In the rain it's always sun, sun, sunshine
A love to keep me warm when it's cold
That's the kind of lovin' that will never grow old
[Verse 7]
Oh, don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love? (Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love? Alright
(Don't you know? Don't you know?)
Don't you know I want a love?
Written by: William "Smokey" Robinson
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