The Way You Do The Things You Do
Tom Jones · Other Songs - Tom Jones
You know you could have been a candle
I'm holding you so tight
You know you could have been a handle
The way you swept me off my feet
You know you could've been a broom
And babe you smell so sweet
You know you could've been some perfume
Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do
As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks were minutes
You know you could have been an hour
The way you stole my heart
You know you could have been a crook
And baby your so smart
You know you could have been a school book
Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do
Well you could of been
You make my life so rich
You know you could've been some money
And baby you're so sweet
You know you could have been some honey
Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do
Well you could of been
As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks were minutes
You know you could have been an hour
The way you stole my heart
You know you could have been a crook
And baby your so smart
You know you could have been a school book
Well you could of been anything that you wanted to
I can tell
The way you do the things you do
Well you could of been
About The Way You Do The Things You Do
Tom Jones' 1960 recording of "The Way You Do The Things You Do" stands as a definitive example of his mastery of the English rock and roll style. Released during the height of his international fame, the track showcases his distinctive baritone voice and rhythmic delivery, blending American pop sensibilities with British vocal flair. As a staple of his early discography, the song exemplifies the smooth, polished sound that characterized his work in the early 1960s. It remains a significant song in his catalogue, reflecting the era's musical landscape where Jones became a global icon. The recording captures the essence of his ability to reinterpret American standards with a unique, powerful vocal approach that defined his career and influenced countless subsequent artists.