Sweet Lover
Aretha Franklin · Try A Little Tenderness [2013]
You'd find a sweet lover
You'd never find a girl like me
I say
I bet you never thought
You'd find a sweet lover
You'd never find a girl like me
Oh, oh
Oh yeah
Sweet lover, yeah
Ah, no matter how I treat you, baby
You like it
And I know, because you told me so
I said no matter how I treat you, baby
You like it
And I know it cause you told me so
Oh, oh
Oh yeah
Sweet, sweet lover, yeah
Oh yeah!
I've got my hooks in you
Uh huh
Hmm, but I guess you've got me, too
Cause I never ever thought I'd find
A sweet, sweet lover
I'd never find a man like you
I say I never
I Never ever thought I'd find
A sweet sweet lover
I'd never find a man like you
Oh, oh
Oh yeah
Mmm, sweet lover, yeah
Oh yeah!
I've got my hooks in you
Uh huh
Mmm, but I guess you've got me, too
Oh, oh, I never
Never ever thought I'd find
A sweet lover
Never find a man like you
I said I never, never thought I'd find
A sweet lover
I'd never find a man like you
Oh, oh
Mmm, oh yeah
Sweet, sweet lover, yeah
Oh, oh
Oh yeah
Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet lover, yeah
Oh, oh
Ow, oh yeah!
Sweet lover
Yeah, yeah, yeah...
Sweet Lover
Sweet Lover stands as a testament to Aretha Franklin's enduring mastery of soul and R&B. Released on the 2013 compilation Try A Little Tenderness, the track showcases the Queen of Soul's signature vocal power and emotional depth. Throughout her extensive discography, Franklin consistently delivered recordings that blended gospel intensity with secular romance. This song fits seamlessly within her broader body of work, reflecting the polished production and heartfelt delivery that defined her later career. While often overshadowed by her classic hits, Sweet Lover remains a compelling example of her ability to convey intimacy and strength simultaneously. The recording highlights her status as a definitive voice in American music, offering listeners a moment of connection through her timeless artistry and command of the genre.