I was born in little rock

I had a childhood sweetheart

We were always hand in hand

He wore high top shoes and shirt tails

Chaka wore her pigtails

I knew i loved him even then



Well you know my papa disapproved

My mama boo hoo hooed

But i told 'em time and time again

Don't you know



I was made to love him

Build my world all around him

Yeah, yeah, yeah



He's been my inspiration

And shows appreciation

For the love i gave him through the years

Like a sweet magnolia tree

My love blossoms tenderly

My life grew sweeter through the years

I know that



My baby loves me

My baby needs me

That's why we've made it through the years



I was made to love him

Build my world all around him

Yeah, yeah, yeah



All through thick and thin

My love just won't end

'cause my i love my baby, love my baby, oh



My baby loves me

My baby needs me

That's why we've made it through the years



When i was knee-high to a chicken

The love bug bit me

And i'm still, still in love



If the distant mountain crumble

Love won't tumble

I'll still be standin' there



Can't go nowhere, i'm on fire...