Live at the London Palladium album cover by Marvin Gaye

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1977 · From the album Live at the London Palladium

Got to Give It Up

by Marvin Gaye

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03 · Lyrics

"Got to Give It Up"

I used to go out to parties

And stand around

'Cause I was too nervous

To really get down

But my body

Yearned to be free

I got up on the floor and thought

Somebody could choose me

No more standin'

There beside the wall

Finally got myself together, baby

Now I'm havin' a ball

As long as you're groovin'

There's always a chance

Somebody watchin'

Might wanna make romance

Move your body

Ooh, baby, you dance all night

To the groove and

Feel alright

Party, ooh!

On like a fool (whoo, whoo)

But if you see me

Spread out and let me in

Baby, just party

High and low

Let me step into

Your erotic zone

Move it up

Turn it 'round

Ooh, shake it down, ow, ooh!

You can love me when you want to, babe

This is such a groovy party, baby

We're here face to face

Baby, everybody's swingin'

This is such a groovy place

All the young ladies are so fine

Movin' your body

Easy with no doubts

I know what you thinkin', baby

You wanna turn me on

Think I'm gonna let you do it, baby

Keep on dancin' (baby, sexy lady, foxy lady)

You got to give it up

Keep on dancin' (sexy lady, foxy lady)

You got to give it up

Keep on dancin'

You got to give it up

Keep on dancin'

You got to give it up

So keep on dancin', oh darlin', yeah

You got to give it up

Keep on dancin'

You got to give it up

Keep on dancin'

You got to give it up

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04 · FAQ

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When was "Got to Give It Up" released?
"Got to Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye was released on March 15, 1977 on the album "Live at the London Palladium".
What genre is "Got to Give It Up"?
"Got to Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye falls within the soul, r&b genres.
What album is "Got to Give It Up" on?
"Got to Give It Up" appears on the album "Live at the London Palladium" by Marvin Gaye.
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