Tell the Captain
He made the mountains, the deserts and the plains
But I wonder was it in his master plan
That there'd be earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes
When I see the peaceful sky, sometimes I wonder
How could it turn so dark and be so cruel
This old world is full of imperfections
But I found one exception to the rule
When God made you
He had something else in mind
When God made you
He took a little extra time
When we're surrounded by a world that's slowly sinking
Your gentle eyes and loving smile make me forge
I Want Youmg
If I Could Build My Whole World Around You
Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell
Written by: Harvey Fuqua/Johnny Bristol/Vernon Bullock
M:
If I could build my whole world around you, darlin'
First I'd put heaven by your side
Pretty flowers would grow wherever you walk, honey
And over your head would be the bluest sky
And I'd take every drop of rain
And wash all your troubles away
I'd have the whole world built around you
And that would be all right, oh yes it would
T:
If I could build my whole world around you
I'd make your eyes the morning sun
I'd put so much love where there is sorrow
I'd put joy where there's never been love
And I'd give my love to you
To keep for the rest of your life
And happiness would surely be ours
And that would be all right, oh yes it would
BOTH: Doo doo doo doo...
M: Oh, if I could build my whole world around you
I'd give you the greatest gift any woman could possess
T: And I'd step into this world you've created
And give you true love and tenderness
And there'd be something new with every tomorrow
To make this world better as days go by
(repeat and fade):
M: If I could build my whole world around you
T: If I could build my whole world around you
BOTH: Then that would be all right, oh yeah