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Sexual Healing

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[Intro]
D Bm G D A Bm G D
[Verse 1]
DBaBmby    G  DI'm hot just like an AovenBm  
GI need some Dlovin'
And DbaBmby,   G  DI can't hold it much Alonger
BmIt's getting Gstronger and Dstronger
[Verse 2]
And Awhen I get that Bmfeeling
I want GSexual DHealing
ASexuBmal GHeaDling, oh baby
AMakes me Bmfeel Gso Dfine
AHelps to Bmrelieve Gmy Dmind
ASexuBmal HeaGling Dbaby, is good for me
ASexuaBml Healing is Gsomething Athat's Bmgood C#for Dme
[Verse 3]
Whenever blue tear F#drops are falling
Bmand my emotional sGtability Ais lBmeaviC#ng me
DThere is something F#I can do, I can Bmget on the telephone and Gcall Ayou Bmup C#baby
DHoney I know you'll be F#there to heal me
The Bmlove you give to Gme Awill Bmfree C#me
DIf you don't know the things you're F#feeling
Oh BmI can tell you, darling, that it's GSexual AHeBmaliC#ng

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The story behind the song

"Sexual Healing" captures that undeniable, primal urge for connection and release, a feeling "just like an oven" that demands to be satisfied. The song's essence came to life when Marvin Gaye, in a period of personal and career struggle, was told he needed "sexual healing" by co-writer David Ritz. This direct, almost therapeutic suggestion sparked the lyrics, which Gaye then shaped into this smooth, irresistible groove. Released in 1982 as the lead single from his album Midnight Love, it marked a powerful comeback for the "Prince of Motown" and became a defining track in his legendary career. It's a song that understands and embraces the deeply human need for intimacy and comfort.

AI-written from these sources:Sexual Healing — Wikipedia ↗Marvin Gaye — Wikipedia ↗

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Sexual Healing

by Marvin Gaye

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Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

D Bm G D A Bm G D

[Verse 1]

D Bm G D A Bm

Baby I'm hot just like an oven

G D

I need some lovin'

D Bm G D A

And baby, I can't hold it much longer

Bm G D

It's getting stronger and stronger

[Verse 2]

A Bm

And when I get that feeling

G D

I want Sexual Healing

A Bm G D

Sexual Healing, oh baby

A Bm G D

Makes me feel so fine

A Bm G D

Helps to relieve my mind

A Bm G D

Sexual Healing baby, is good for me

A Bm G A Bm C# D

Sexual Healing is something that's good for me

[Verse 3]

Whenever blue tear drops are falling

Bm G A Bm C#

and my emotional stability is leaving me

D F# Bm G A Bm C#

There is something I can do, I can get on the telephone and call you up baby

D F#

Honey I know you'll be there to heal me

Bm G A Bm C#

The love you give to me will free me

D F#

If you don't know the things you're feeling

Bm G A Bm C#

Oh I can tell you, darling, that it's Sexual Healing

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