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What You Won’t Do for Love Lyrics

After being signed to TK Records in 1978, Caldwell recorded his first album, but it was given a redo after Henry Stone, president of the label, felt that it didn’t have a hit. Caldwell went back to the studio… Read More [Verse 1]I guess you wonder where I've beenI searched to find a love withinI came back to let you knowGot a thing for you and I can't let go[Verse 2]My friends wonder what is wrong with meWell, I'm in a daze from your love, you seeI came back to let you knowGot a thing for you and I can't let it go[Pre-Chorus]Some people go around the world for loveBut they may never find what they dream of[Chorus]What you won't do, to do for loveYou've tried everything, but you don't give upIn my world, only youMake me do for love what I would not do[Verse 3]My friends wonder what is wrong with meWell, I'm in a daze from your love, you seeI came back to let you knowGot a thing for you, and I can't let goYou might also like[Pre-Chorus]And though I only want the best, it's trueI can't believe the things I do for you[Chorus]What you won't do, do for loveYou've tried everything, but you won't give upIn my world, only youMake me do for love what I would not doMake me do for love what I would not doMake me do for love what I would not doMake me do for love what I would not do[Instrumental Outro]38EmbedCancel

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After being signed to TK Records in 1978, Caldwell recorded his first album, but it was given a redo after Henry Stone, president of the label, felt that it didn’t have a hit. Caldwell went back to the studio and came out with this song, which was released as a single. Later that month, TK Records released the album through their Clouds imprint.

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Ask a questionIs there a live performance of "What You Won't Do for Love" by Bobby Caldwell?Genius Answer1 contributor +7Who produced “What You Won't Do for Love” by Bobby Caldwell?When did Bobby Caldwell release “What You Won't Do for Love”?Who wrote “What You Won't Do for Love” by Bobby Caldwell?Time & Again (2001)Bobby Caldwell

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