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