The Stylistics were one of the most well-known Philadelphia soul groups of the 1970s. Formed in 1968, they comprised lead Russell Thompkins, Jr., Herbie Murrell, Airrion Love, James Smith, and James Dunn.
They had their first U.S. hit in 1971 with "You're a Big Girl Now". Signing to Avco Records, The Stylistics began working with producer Thom Bell, who had already produced a catalogue of hits for The Delfonics, and songwriter Linda Creed. Bell imported the sweet soul techniques he had perfected with The Delfonics
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...STOP, LOOK, LISTEN (TO YOUR HEART)... by The Stylistics ----------------------------------------..................
*from 'The Stylistics' (1971)*
*CAPO 1st FRET*
(Original Key: Bbm)
Intro:
AmEm7, Fmaj7F/G (x2), Cmaj7, Dm7
Verse 1:
Am7EmAm7 You're alone all time, Gmaj7 Does it ever puzzle you? Have you asked why? Em7Am7EmAm7 You seem to fall in love, out a-gain. Gmaj7Gdim Do you really ever love, or just pre-tend? Oh, baby...
Bridge 1:
Am7B7CdimEm7 Why fool yourself? Don't be a-fraid to help yourself. F/G It's never too late, too late to;
Chorus 1:
AmEm7Fmaj7F/G Stop, look, listen to your heart; hear what it's saying. AmEm7Fmaj7F/G Stop, look, listen to your heart; hear what it's saying.
Cmaj7Dm7Amaj7 Love... oh, love... love...
Verse 2:
Am7EmAm7 Though you try, you can't hide, Gmaj7 All the things you really feel; this time, decide. Em7Am7EmAm7 That you will open up; let it in. Gmaj7Gdim There's no shame in sharing love, you keep with-in.
Bridge 2:
Am7B7CdimEm7 So jump on in; head over heels, and fall right in. F/G It's never too late, too late to;
Chorus 2:
AmEm7Fmaj7F/G Stop, look, listen to your heart; hear what it's saying. AmEm7Fmaj7F/G Stop, look, listen to your heart; hear what it's saying.
Cmaj7Dm7Amaj7 Love... oh, love... love...
Interlude:
AmEm7, Fmaj7F/G
*KEY CHANGE* ------------
A#mFm7, F#maj7F#/G#
Chorus 3:
A#mFm7F#maj7F#/G# Stop, look, listen to your heart; hear what it's saying. A#mFm7F#maj7F#/G# Stop, look, listen to your heart; hear what it's saying.