Song: Body & Soul ~~ 1972 ~~ 3:08 Artist: Soul Generation LP/CD: Beyond Body & Soul ~~ Ebony Sounds ~~ 1973 Composer: Paul Kyser -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ooh, ooh, baby You’ve just got to understand You’re no longer dating a boy You’ve got a man on your hands Don’t matter when you fear Come to me, my dear If you’re woman enough To show me that you care ‘Cause I want you Body and soul That’s the way it’s got to be, hey Body and soul Ooh, baby, set aside your pride ‘Cause I’m ready to say I do Take you for my bride (Take you for my bride) Body and soul I’m quite aware Of what I’m asking of you And I don’t think it’s a crime Asking you to be mine I really love you And love is beautiful Together, girl and boy A joy that’s wonderful And I need Body and soul (Body and soul) That’s the way it’s got to be (That’s the way it’s got to be, yeah...) Body and soul (Body and soul) Ooh, baby, come to me ‘Cause I’m ready to say I do Take you for my bride (Take you for my bride) Take you for my bride Body and soul That’s the way it’s got to be (That’s the way it’s got to be, yeah) That’s the way it’s got to be (You know it’s got to be that way) That’s the way it’s got to be Body and soul (Body and soul) That’s the way it’s got to be (That’s the way, that’s the way, that’s the way) Body and soul (Body and soul) Ooh, baby, come to me (Ooh, baby, come to me, oh) Body and soul (Body and soul) That’s the way it’s got to be (That’s the way, that’s the way, that’s the way) Body and soul (Body and soul) Ooh, baby, come to me (Ooh, baby, come to me, oh) Body and soul (Body and soul) That’s the way it’s got to be