Sister Sledge

Wow..., say it to me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah-ie yeah..., wow....

We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing

Everyone can see we're together
as we walk on by...
and we fly just like birds of a feather
We know that's no lie-a-ie
All of the people around us to say...
Can we be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose, yeah

We are family
I got all my sisters with me, wow..., wow..., yeah
We are family, yeah yeah yeah yeah-ie yeah
Get up everybody and sing

Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
High hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
we, no we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule...
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong, oh-no
This is our family Jewel, yeah

We are family, wow...
I got all my sisters with me, yeah yeah
We are family
Get up everybody and sing, whoa-o, yeah

We are family

Everybody let me tell you ‘bout my love
Brought to you by an angel from above
Full equipped with a lifetime guarantee
Once you try it, I am sure that you'll see

(Without love) There's no reason to live
(Without you) And what would I do with the love I give
(All my lovin') To you I'll be giving
And I promise, yes I'll do, as long as I'm living

I'm thinking of you and the things you do to me
That makes me love you, now I'm living in ecstasy
Hey, it's you and the things you do to me
That makes me love you, now I'm living in ecstasy

All the time he makes me glad that I'm alive
Together we will survive
What do you think brought the sun out today
It's my baby, oh, help me sing

(Without love) Without love there's no reason to live
(Without you) Oh, what would I do with the love I give
(All my lovin') To you I'll be giving
And I promise, yes I'll do, as long as I'm living

I'm thinking of you and the things you do to me
That makes me love you, now I'm living in ecstasy
Hey, it's you and the things you do to me
That makes me love you, now I'm living in ecstasy

I'm in love again
And it feels so, so good

Hey, it's you and the things you do to me
That makes me love you, now I'm living in ecstasy
Yeah, it's you (You and the things you do to me) and I
(That makes me love you) That makes me love you (Now I'm living in ecstasy), oh
It's you, you, you (And the things you do to me), yeah
(That makes me love you) That makes me love you (Now I'm living in ecstasy), ey...hey...

(You and the things you do to me) Let me tell you ‘bout the stars above
(That makes me love you) Yeah (Now I'm living in ecstasy), man I love
It's you, yeah, yeah, yeah (And the things you do to me) Oh...
(That makes me love you) That makes me love you
(Now I'm living in ecstasy) that makes me love you

(You and the things you do to me) Just keep on doin' what you're doin' to me
(That makes me love you) Eh...hey... (Now I'm living in ecstasy), oh, it's ecstasy
It's you, you, you (You and the things you do to me)
(That makes me love you, now I'm living in ecstasy)

Oh, it's you, you, oh (You and the things you do to me)
(That makes me love you) Ooh, ooh, oh (Now I'm living in ecstasy)

Hey Frankie?!
I was walking down the street one day

when I looked up I saw a friend.
Hey
Frankie - do you remember me?

He looked at me and then I blushed

'Cause I remembered I loved you so much.
Way back then we were friends going together
but then you left me.
Frankie - do you remember me? Frankie - do you remember?

You were fifteen
I was twelve
it was summer

we were so in love.
I never loved anyQne this much
look at me

I'm thrilled to your touch.
Hey
Frankie - do you remember me?
Frankie - do you remember me?

Oh
how you brought me down - down
down.
All I did was runnin' around - around.
You'll never know how much I loved you.

Frankie - do you remember? Do you remember me? Frankie -
You walked me to the Deli

then we sat in the booth where it all began.
I looked into your big eyes
and I said to myself we coulda have twins.
Hey
Frankie - do you remember me?
Oh
how you brought me down - down
down. . . .

He looked at me and then I blushed
. . .
Frankie - do you remember me? Do you remember me
me?
Frankie
my Frankie
my baby
Frankie - do you remember me?
Frankie - do you remember me? Frankie -

Looks like we're running out of time
Can't hide away
In nights no longer yours or mine

All things must change
It's so painful when nothing ever stays the same
But I must go on
While you run away from love, oh

Next time you'll know
Not to let my love go
When you feel afraid
And you can't love nobody
Next time you'll know
You must let your heart show
Till the dyin' day, my friend

Maybe I hurt too easily
But is it wrong
To feel betrayed when love can't be

You could change your mind
No excuses could ever make me change mine
But I've got to be strong
And believe I'll find the love, oh

Next time you'll know
Not to let my love go
When you feel afraid
And you can't love nobody
Next time you'll know
You must let your heart show
Till the dyin' day, my friend, no

Oh...believe it

Next time you'll know
Not to let my love go
When you feel afraid
And you can't love nobody
Next time you'll know
You must let your heart show
Till the dyin' day, my friend, whoa...oh...

Next time you'll know
Not to let my love go
When you feel afraid
And you can't love nobody
Next time you'll know
You must let your heart show
Till the dyin' day

Pretty baby grew into a lady
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty baby

In the light of the dawn
A pretty babe was born
Her mother, she had sworn
To take good care of her

Every night Mom would pray
Her life would not be torn
Her clothes would not be worn
Until they dropped off of her

My child, you dear
Don't have no fear, I'll shed the tears
Keep your head clear, my pretty baby

Pretty baby grew into a lady
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty baby

Little girl, I want you to attend the finest schools
And never be a fool, I've got experience
Learn all that you can, you'll find that in the end
You'll learn how to depend on yourself

It makes me glad
You have the things I didn't have
Never be sad, my pretty baby

Pretty baby grew into a lady
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty baby

The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't

The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't

Pretty baby grew into a lady
Pretty baby grew into a lady

The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty baby

Pretty baby grew into a lady
Pretty baby grew into a lady

The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
The people don't know
What your mama know, they don't
Pretty baby

My aspiration grows and with it grows my pride.
No consolations just frustrations I don't mind.
I crossed a thousand rivers and never will I tire
But I'll walk away, I'll walk away, And take my test of time.
CHORUS
What's ahead That's for me to see and...
What's ahead That's for me to be and...
What's ahead That's for me to know and...
Now I lead And I will not follow.
My hands they bleed from the pounding on the door.
I fell face down and still I pounded on the floor.
My heart it hurts and my throat it's gettin' sore,
But I'll talk my way, I'll talk my way
And then I'll talk some more.
CHORUS
Tomorrow dawn it lights the way for me,
Down a road that goes on and on And on and on and on...
Just survivin' it ain't the way to be.
Tried it once and it took it's toll on me.
He hesitated, never acted in the now.
I never waited, wiped the sweat off of my brow.
They congregated so I looked at them and bowed.
And I'll have my way, I'll have my way,
And never turn around.
CHORUS

REACH YOUR PEAK

De B. Edwards / Nile Rodgers.
Com Sister Sledge (WEA).

* I'd like to see {
* You reach your peak {
* And feel the beat {bis
* That gets to me. {
I'd like to see
You reach that sunny day
I hope you can achieve
All of the things you say
But if you don't make it
Don't give up, just fake it
You're not whipped yet
A-come on and try and forget.
* Refrain... {bis.
You occupy
Your time with such silly things


Do you have to go
Everytime a phone rings
And when you don't get
What you want, don't fret
You know it's coming, baby
Relax and stop your running.
* Refrain... {bis. bis, bis, bis, bis.
(I'd like to see you reach your peak)
(And feel the beat that gets to me)
If you really wanna reach your peak
You better follow me because I'm reachin', hey, hey
Hey hey, I feel the rhythm, baby,
Yes, I'm reachin' my peak
(I'd like to see you reach your peak)
I'm reachin' my peak, I'm reachin' my peak
(And feel the beat that gets to me)
I'm reachin' my peak, I'm reachin' my peak, yeah
(I'd like to see you reach your peak)
Woo
(And feel the beat that gets to me).

I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody
I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody soon

Tired of movies all by myself
I'm sure, you folks know what I mean
My time has come and I need someone
To share my popcorns and jellybeans

Looked in the mirror, it all got clearer
I won't let my life pass me by
Stop feelin' sorry for myself
Fish are biting, I'll throw out my line

I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody
I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody soon

Must be careful and watch my step
I hope the shock is very mild
I'll change my hair and change my style
Watch out, I might just go wild

I got to get out and live
And show the world how much I can give
I'm gonna do it all by myself
I'll make a love you can't put on a shelf

I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody
I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody soon

I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody
I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody soon

I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody
I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody soon

I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody
I've got to love somebody today
I've got to love somebody soon
...

He's just a runaway
runaway

He'll run and break your heart.
He's just a runaway
runaway

He'll run and break your heart.

She was stanging there all alone
had no money left.
Love hangs on the phone
no one's home.
It was Saturday
getting hot
conscious walked away.
Can his heart be caught? Love is not bought.
Still she wants.

He's just a runaway
runaway
. . .
Yes
he has honest eyes and a lovely face.
It happens ev'ry time. Innocence lies -
But the weekend pass on reality
Served to bring him back

Love was just an act for so long - now he's gone.
He's just a runaway
runaway
. . .
He's just a runaway
runaway
. . .
yes
he has honest eyes and a lovely face. . . .

He's just a runaway
runaway
. . .
He's just a runaway
runaway
. . .

Baby, this time I know
Yes you fooled around
And you fell in love
Honey, I'll tell you so
Yes you fooled around
And you fell in love

Boy, you came along
And you took my heart
Gave it quite a start
You had a love, fit like a glove
Yes, it was the perfect love
Don't get me wrong
But I've heard that song
I've seen that dance
And I've known romance
All this to say, it's a new day
I've spoken to the owl, the jig is up!

Baby, this time I know
Yes you fooled around
And you fell in love
Honey, I'll tell you so
Yes you fooled around

And you fell in love

Now, there you go
You found a toy, that brings you joy
The love I feel it still reamins
But you're not the same
I've seen the change
You've been acting strange
I feel the pain
I can't stand the strain
What can I do
I still love you
Wanting you, needing you, holding you,
Loving you

Baby, this time I know
Yes you fooled around
And you fell in love
Honey, I'll tell you so
Yes you fooled around
And you fell in love

(*) Sometimes it seems that way to me
It's easier to love, don't you see

(* repeat)

Won't somebody please explain
Why all the hurt and the pain?
Can't you make'em see
It's not supposed to be
All this beautiful land
See the children playing in the sand
I put to you this question
What you at tolerate destruction?
And I don't understand why

(* repeat 3 times)

What more can I say


War is this game to play
Give a person a little might
Well that don't make him right
And I hope and pray
Oh please let the children play
All this killing each other
You should be loving your brother
And I don't understand why

(* repeat 3 times)

Let me hear you say:

(I do) I love you (repeat 7 times ad lib)

And I don't understand why

(* repeat 4 times and fade)

Wow..., say it to me
Yeah yeah yeah yeah-ie yeah..., wow....

We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up everybody and sing

Everyone can see we're together
as we walk on by...
and we fly just like birds of a feather
We know that's no lie-a-ie
All of the people around us to say...
Can we be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose, yeah

We are family
I got all my sisters with me, wow..., wow..., yeah
We are family, yeah yeah yeah yeah-ie yeah
Get up everybody and sing

Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
High hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
we, no we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule...
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong, oh-no
This is our family Jewel, yeah

We are family, wow...
I got all my sisters with me, yeah yeah
We are family
Get up everybody and sing, whoa-o, yeah

We are family

We are family
I got all my sisters with me
We are family
Get up ev'rybody and sing

Ev'ryone can see we're together
As we walk on by
(FLY!) and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie
(ALL!) all of the people around us they say
Can they be that close
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a family dose

(CHORUS x2)

Living life is fun and we've just begun
To get our share of the world's delights
(HIGH!) high hopes we have for the future
And our goal's in sight
(WE!) no we don't get depressed
Here's what we call our golden rule
Have faith in you and the things you do
You won't go wrong
This is our family Jewel

(REPEAT CHORUS TO FADE)