Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
Stevie Wonder · At The Close Of A Century [1979]
Your precious sweetheart, she's so faithful, she's so true, oh yeah,
Her dreams are tumblin', her world is crumblin' because of you, uhh uh.
One day you'll hurt her just once too much,
And when you finally lose your tender touch, hey, hey,
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, oh yeah,
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Dee.
You gonna send your baby straight to me,
I'm gonna give her all the lovin' within my heart, oh yeah,
I'm gonna patch up every single little dream you tore
apart, understand me?
And when she tells you she's cried her last tear,
Heaven knows I'm gonna be somewhere near, oh yeah,
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, baby,
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Dee.
Love's gon' send your baby straight to me, yeah, hum, yeah,
You'd better listen to me, yeah, yeah.
Heartaches are callin' tears are fallin' because of you, hey, yeah,
And when you're gone she'll know I'm the one to go to her rescue
Baby you didn't know that thing.
You're gonna leave her once too many times and when you come back
That girl's gonna be mine, all mine, hey, hey.
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, yeah, yeah
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Dee.
Love's gon' send your baby straight to me, hey, hey.
Her dreams are tumblin', her world is crumblin' because of you, uhh uh.
One day you'll hurt her just once too much,
And when you finally lose your tender touch, hey, hey,
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, oh yeah,
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Dee.
You gonna send your baby straight to me,
I'm gonna give her all the lovin' within my heart, oh yeah,
I'm gonna patch up every single little dream you tore
apart, understand me?
And when she tells you she's cried her last tear,
Heaven knows I'm gonna be somewhere near, oh yeah,
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, baby,
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Dee.
Love's gon' send your baby straight to me, yeah, hum, yeah,
You'd better listen to me, yeah, yeah.
Heartaches are callin' tears are fallin' because of you, hey, yeah,
And when you're gone she'll know I'm the one to go to her rescue
Baby you didn't know that thing.
You're gonna leave her once too many times and when you come back
That girl's gonna be mine, all mine, hey, hey.
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Day
Her feet may wander, her heart may stray, yeah, yeah
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo- Be-Doo-Da-Dee.
Love's gon' send your baby straight to me, hey, hey.
Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day
Stevie Wonder's "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day" stands as a vibrant testament to his mastery of funk and soul during the late 1970s. Released on the album "At The Close Of A Century," the track showcases his signature ability to blend complex rhythmic structures with infectious melodies. The recording features his characteristic vocal delivery, characterized by playful inflections and a joyful energy that defines his work from this era. As a key component of his discography, the song exemplifies the optimistic and rhythmic spirit that made him a global icon. It remains a staple in his catalog, reflecting his commitment to creating music that is both sonically intricate and emotionally uplifting.