Album: Every Great Motown Hit of Marvin Gaye (1977)

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• I used to go out to parties
  And stand around
  'Cause I was too nervous
  To really get down
  
  But my body yearned to be free
  I got up on the floor and found
  Someone to choose me
  
  No more standin' along the side walls
  Now I've got myself together, baby
  And I'm havin' a ball
  Long as you prove it
  There's always a chance
  Somebody watches
  Might wanna make romance
  
  Move your body, ooo baby, you dance all night
  To the groove and feel all right
  Everybody's groovin' on like a fool
  But if you see me, top down, let me in
  Baby just party high and low
  Let me step into your erotic zone
  
  Move it up
  Turn it 'round
  Ooo shake it down
  Owwww
  
  You can love me when you want to babe
  This is such a groovy party baby
  We're here face to face
  Everybody's swingin'
  This is such a groovy place
  All the young ladies are so fine!
  You're movin your body easy with no doubts
  I know what you thinkin' baby
  You wanna turn me out
  Think I'm gonna let you do it babe
  
  Keep on dancin'
  Got to give it up
  Keep on dancin'
  Got to give it up
  Keep on dancin'
  Got to give it up
  Keep on dancin'
  Got to give it up
  Keep on dancin'
  Got to give it up
  Keep on dancin'
  You got to get it
  Got to give it up
  Keep on dancin'
  Got to give it up Writer/s: Marvin P Gaye
  Publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 7

• Seventhmist from 7th HeavenAll that chatter in the background always reminds me of "The In Crowd" or "Soul Finger."
• Markantney from BiloxeMar 2018
  
  Dayle, if you're a certain age (see "OLD":)) and heard the extended versions of songs, typically that's what you prefer but if you don't have a history with the Extended Version, you'll probably prefer the shorter version(s). Extended versions normally just have the verses repeated slightly different than the initial verses, with a little more instrument breaks. Backintheday, the extended version were what was used in the "Da Clubs", "Discos", and "Street and House Parties. I am that certain age (see "OLD") so I only buy extended versions.
• Dayle Vickery from Orange Park, FlI want to download this song (and yes, I'm paying for it!) but what's the difference between the 4 min song and the other one I've seen that's 6 mins called GOT TO GIVE IT UP PART 1" - what's the difference?
• Don from B G, KyJustin Timberlake does a great cover of this song on the 2008 FASHION ROCKS show. Youtube has it up.
• Don from B G, Ky"Got To Give It Up Part 1", as sung by Marvin Gaye, is in the movie soundtrack of the film BARBERSHOP (2002). Also, Justin Timberlake did a nice cover version of this song at some televised event. I think it was FASHION ROCKS 5 in 2008.
• John from Nashville, TnMarvin Gaye didn't want to record a disco song, but did so to please the top brass at Motown. Gaye made the song autobiographical because he said that he'll give the people what they want on his terms.
• Marina from Seattle, WaGreat song...and Aaliyah's cover version is actually quite good too.

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