Ain't Too Proud To Beg

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Ain't too proud to beg



I know ya wanna leave me, but I refuse to let you go



If I have to beg and plead for your sympathy,



I don't mind coz' you mean that much to me



Ain't too proud to beg, you know it (sweet darlin')



Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby



Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



Now I heard a cryin' man, is half a man



With no sense of pride



But if I have to cry to keep ya, I don't mind weepin'



If it'll keep you by my side



Ain't too proud to beg, you know it sweet darlin'



Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby



Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



If I have to sleep on your doorstep all night and day

just to keep you from walkin' away let your friends

laugh, even this I can stand cause I want to keep you any way I can



Ain't too proud to beg, you know it sweet darlin'



Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby



Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



Now I've gotta love so deep in the pit of my heart



And each day it grows more and more I'm not ashamed

to come and plead to you baby



If pleadin' keeps you from walkin' out that door



Ain't too proud to beg, you know it sweet darlin'



Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby



Please don't leave me girl, don't you go



Baby - baby - baby

Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Hall & Oates' 1981 hit "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" stands as a defining anthem of the Philadelphia soul and new wave fusion era. Recorded during the height of their commercial success, the track blends smooth, melodic vocals with a driving, rhythmic guitar line that became a signature sound for the duo. The song explores themes of dignity and self-respect, offering a poignant contrast to the typical upbeat pop fare of the early eighties. Its enduring appeal lies in its catchy hook and the band's signature harmonies, which have cemented the recording as a staple of their discography and a touchstone for fans of classic rock and roll. The song's lyrical focus on personal pride resonates across generations, ensuring its place in the permanent canon of Hall & Oates' most celebrated works.