Darling Dear

Single Cover

Darling Dear is one of The Jackson 5 songs in the album, Third Album. It was recorded on May 25, 1970. It was written by George Gordy (Berry's brother) and Robert Gordy and was produced by George Gordy. It appeared on the promo Third Album EP, along with five other tracks, released with a picture sleeve in the US in 1970. It's featured in the Jackson 5ive episode, The Michael Look. It was sampled by Mic Little featuring Ne-Yo, on their 2006 hit, Put It In Letter.

It was rejuvenated by MURO Mix, as included on the Japanese album SOUL SOURCE - JACKSON 5 REMIXES in 2000, featuring slightly extended vocals.

Lyrics

• 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

In Third Album

This song is the 11th song in this album.