Sweet Potato Pie
James Taylor
Words and Music by James Taylor from his 1988 album "Never Die Young." [Intro] [Verse 1] Oh Lord I feel fine today I’m walking on cloud nine today I’m over that line today Happiness is finally mine today [Verse 2] I guess I’m just a lucky guy And I’m prepared to tell you why It’s strictly on account of My Sweet Potato Pie [Interlude] [Verse 3] I’m the fellow that she loves the most The main reason why she left the coast She’s my little girl Ziña That much hotter than a jalapeño [Verse 4] Tender like a night in June Sweeter than a honeymoon Brighter than a silver spoon Just as crazy as a loon [Verse 5] Softer than a lullaby Deeper than the midnight sky Soulful as a baby’s cry My Sweet Potato Pie [Interlude] +5/ [Verse 6] I used to see her around the neighborhood I wonder how she grew up so good She belonged to Freddy he was bad And I never was ready to make him mad [Verse 7] I’m glad I had to wait a while A little bit too juvenile I needed to refine my style A silk suit and a crocodile smile [Verse 8] So let the whole damn world go by Cause I just want to testify From now on it’s me and My Sweet Potato Pie [Outro]