Lyrics to
Darling Dear

This version of Darling Dear was released by Jackson 5 in 1970.

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The game of love
Is such a beautiful game
If you’ve got time, little girl
I’d like to explain
All the do’s and don’ts
All the wills and won’ts

So Lend an ear, darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don’t be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My heart you may steal
If you don’t
The game of love you lose alone

(Darling dear)

Do be sincere
And true love will appear
Don’t be shy
Or love will pass you by
If you will
My heart you may steal
If you don’t
The game of love you lose alone

(First)
First I’ll place my arms
So gently around you
(Then)
Then whisper darling I’m so glad I found you

Then your lips unwind
A simple touch wouldn’t mind
A kiss will stay, darling dear
(Sweet darling)
Darling, darling dear, yeah
(Sweet darling dear)
Darling dear
(Sweet darling dear)
Darling dear

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The lyrics for Darling Dear are defined as the words making up the song released by Jackson 5 in 1970. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to Darling Dear have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Jackson 5 and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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