Sweet Potato Pie

Ray Charles, James Taylor

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) was an American musician known as Ray Charles (to avoid confusion with champion boxer Sugar Ray Robinson.) He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the first African-American musicians to be given artistic control by a mainstream record company.Frank Sinatra called Charles “the only true genius in show business.” more »


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2004
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Oh Lord I feel fine today, 
I'm walking on cloud nine today.
I'm over that line today, 
Happiness is finally mine today.
I guess I'm just a lucky guy 
And I'm prepared to tell you why.
It's strictly on account 
Of my sweet potato pie.

I'm the fellow that she loves the most, 
The main reason why she left the coast.
She's my little girlzina, 
That much hotter that a jalapeno.
Tender like a night in June, 
Sweeter than a honeymoon,
Brighter than a silver spoon, 
Just as crazy as a loon.

Softer than a lullaby, 
Deeper than the midnight sky, 
Soulful as a baby's cry, 
My sweet potato pie.

I used to see her around the neighborhood, 
I wonder how she grew up so good.
She belonged to Freddy and he was bad 
And I never was ready to make him mad.
I'm glad I had to wait awhile, 
A little bit too juvenile.
I needed to refine my style, a silk suit 
And a crocodile smile.

So let the whole damn world go by 
'Cause I just want to testify
From now on it's me 
And my sweet potato pie.

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Written by: JAMES TAYLOR

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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