How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
James Taylor · Greatest Hits [1990]
How sweet it is to be loved by you
I needed the shelter of someone's arms, there you were
I needed someone to understand my ups and downs,
there you were
With sweet love and devotion
Deeply touching my emotion
I want to stop (stop) and thank you baby
I want to stop (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 (stop)and thank you baby
I just want to stop (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 to me than I was to myself
For me, there's you and there ain't nobody else
I want to stop (stop) and thank you baby
I just want to stop (stop) and thank you baby
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
(It's like jelly baby)
How sweet it is to be loved by you
(Just like honey to the bee baby)
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How sweet it is to be loved by you
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) - James Taylor
James Taylor's 'How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)' stands as a defining track from her 1990 Greatest Hits compilation, showcasing her enduring mastery of acoustic pop and folk-rock. Recorded with her signature warm, intimate vocal delivery, the song captures the gentle melancholy and lyrical clarity that characterized her work throughout the 1960s and 1970s. As a staple of her discography, the recording reflects her ability to blend personal storytelling with universal themes of affection and longing. The piece remains a cornerstone of her catalog, illustrating her significant influence on the singer-songwriter genre and her consistent ability to craft emotionally resonant music that transcends specific eras.