You Beat Me to the Punch

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The Temptations

The Temptations are an American vocal group known for their success in the 60s and 70s at Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music. Known for their recognizable choreography, distinct harmonies, and flashy onstage suits, the Temptations have been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to pop and rock. more »


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1965
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One day I first saw you on passing by,
I wanted to know your name but I was much too shy.
I was looking at you so hard until you must have had a hunch,
So you came up to me and asked me my name.
You Beat Me To The Punch, that time, 
You Beat Me To The Punch.  Oh!
You Beat Me To The Punch, Yeah!
 
Oh!  After I had known you for, it seems, for long, long time,
I wanted to ask you would you please be mine.
When ever you came around, my heart would pound, 
so you must have had a hunch,
So you came up to me and asked me to be yours.
You Beat Me To The Punch, that time, 
You Beat Me To The Punch.  Oh!
You Beat Me To The Punch, Yeah!
 
Since I loved you, I thought you would be true and love me tender,
So I let my heart surrender to you, yes I did
But I found out beyond a doubt, one day, boy, 
you were a play boy who would go away and leave me blue.
So I ain't gonna wait around for you to put me down.
This time I'm gonna play my hunch, and walk away this very day,
And Beat You To The Punch this time,
And Beat You To The Punch,
And Beat You To The Punch, Yeah!
And Beat You To The Punch, Yeah!
 

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Written by: RONALD WHITE, SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.

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