How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) - James Taylor
Song Lyrics / Chart History / Artist Information

  • Written by Motown songwriters Holland-Dozier-Holland
  • It was inspired by the trademark line of Jackie Gleason, "How sweet it is!"
  • Originally performed by Marvin Gaye (born 4/2/39 in Washington DC, shot to death by his father after an argument 4/1/84 in Los Angeles)
  • Gaye's version went to #6 on the Top 40 charts in 1964
  • In 1966 Jr. Walker & The All-Stars took the song to #18 on the charts
  • The best known version is a remake by James Taylor
  • Taylor's version reached #5 on Top 40 chart in 1975, and was #1 on the adult contemporary chart
  • A great uptempo first dance song at weddings

Other songs by James Taylor performed by Oracle:

Song Lyrics - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)

I needed the shelter of someone's arms and there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs
And there you were
With sweet love and devotion
Deeply touching my emotion

I want to stop, and thank you baby
I just want to stop, and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

I close my eyes at night
Wondering where would I be without you in my life
Everything I did was just a bore
Everywhere I went it seems I'd been there before
But you brighten up for me all of my days
With a love so sweet in so many ways

I want to stop and thank you baby
I just want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

You were better for me than I was for myself
For me, there's you and there ain't nobody else
I want to stop and thank you baby
I just want to stop and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you

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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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