Way You Do The Things You Do - Song Lyrics

  • Originally performed by what is considered to be the greatest of all the Motown vocal groups, The Temptations
  • The original version hit #11 on the Top 40 charts in 1964
  • It was the very first of 38 Top 40 hits for the group
  • Remade by Rita Coolidge in 1978, her version reached #20
  • Included in a medley of songs by Hall & Oats in 1985, it again charted at #20
  • The last reincarnation of the song was in 1990 when a reggae version by UB40 reached #6 on the charts.  Although this version charted higher, the Temptations version is still considered the most popular of all time.
A sample of this song as performed by Oracle is available by clicking on either of the links below.  The RealAudio file will stream to your computer rather quickly assuming you have the RealAudio player installed.  The MP3 file must download completely first, but is of a higher audio quality.
   
Streaming RealAudio Download MP3

Other Temptations songs performed by Oracle:

You got a smile so bright, you know you could've been a candle,
I'm holding you so tight, you know you could've been a handle.
The way you swept me off my feet,
You know you could've been a broom,
The way you smell so sweet,
You know you could've been some perfume.
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
And I can tell...
The way you do the things you do,
The way you do the things you do. Ah, baby
(The way you do the things you do.)
(The way you do the things you do.)

As pretty as you are, you know you could've been a flower,
If good looks cause a minute, you know that you could be a hour,
The way you stole my heart,
You know you could've been a cool crook,
And, baby, you're so smart,
You know you could've been a school book.
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
And I can tell...
The way you do the things you do,
The way you do the things you do. Ah, baby
(The way you do the things you do.)
(The way you do the things you do.)

You made my life so rich,
You know you could've been some money,
And, baby, you're so sweet,
You know you could've been some honey.
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
And I can tell the way you do the things you do,
The way you do the things you do.
(The way you do the things you do.)
You really swept me off my feet.
(The way you do the things you do.)
You made my life complete.
(The way you do the things you do.)
You made my life so bright.
(The way you do the things you do.)
You made me feel all right.
(The way you do the things you do.)

Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band. In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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