Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Written by real-life couple Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson, it became one of the few Motown recordings of the 1960s that was not recorded with the familiar “Motown sound”. Instead, “You’re All I Need to Get By” has a more soulful and gospel-oriented theme surrounding it, that was influenced...
[Verse 1: Marvin Gaye]
Like sweet morning dew
I took one look at you
And it was plain to see
You were my destiny
[Verse 2: Tammi Terrell]
With my arms open wide
I threw away my pride
I'll sacrifice for you
Dedicate my life to you
I will go where you lead
Always there in time of need
[Pre-Chorus: Marvin Gaye]
And when I lose my will
You'll be there to push me up the hill
[Chorus: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell]
There's no, no looking back for us
We got love sure 'nough, that's enough
You're all, You're all I need to get by
[Verse 3: Marvin Gaye]
Like an eagle protects his nest, for you I'll do my best
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me
[Verse 4: Tammi Terrell & Marvin Gaye]
Darling in you, I found
Strength where I was torn down
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal
[Outro: Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell]
'Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination
You're all, you're all I want to strive for and do a little more
You're all the joys under the sun wrapped up into one
You're all I need, you're all I need, you're all I need to get by
You’re All I Need to Get By was written by Valerie Simpson & Nickolas Ashford & Ashford & Simpson.
You’re All I Need to Get By was produced by Ashford & Simpson & Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson.
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell released You’re All I Need to Get By on Tue Jul 09 1968.