I'll Be in Trouble
The Temptations
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If you decide to make me blue, I'll be in trouble If you decide to be untrue, I'll be in trouble 'Cause no matter what you do or say, I know I'm gonna love you anyway So if that's what you want to do, I'll be in trouble If you decide one day you want to make a change, love You want to leave me here and love a total stranger Well, no matter what you do or say, I know I'm gonna love you anyway So if that's what you want to do, I'll be in danger I'll do everything I can to make you stay Keep you by my side (by my side, baby) 'Cause I love you in such a way Your leaving would hurt my pride If you decide you want to go, I'll be in trouble I can't prepare myself and soul, I'll be in trouble So no matter what you do or say, I know I'm gonna love you anyway So I just want you to know, I'll be in trouble Oh, yeah If you decide you want to go, I'll be in trouble I can't prepare myself and soul, I'll be in trouble So no matter what you do or say, I know I'm gonna love you anyway So I just want you to know, I'll be in trouble I'll be in trouble (so much trouble) If you ever leave me, baby (I'll be in trouble) If you deceive me (so much trouble)
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Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Release Information"I'll Be in Trouble" was released by Motown record label on May 13, 1964 as a single.
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Artists behind the SongThis song was performed by the much acclaimed American vocal group, 'The Temptations.'
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B-Side TrackIt was released as the B-side track with "The Girl's Alright with Me."
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Chart Performance"I'll Be in Trouble" charted at № 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and № 11 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.
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Lead VocalistEddie Kendricks, one of the main members of the group, was the lead singer in this song.
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Songwriters"I'll Be in Trouble" was penned down by the famous songwriting trio Holland-Dozier-Holland.
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Album AppearanceSubsequent to its release, the song was also included in their album "The Temptin' Temptations."
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Record ProductionThe song's recording took place at the Hitsville USA (Studio A), Detroit, Michigan, on March 8, 1964.
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Musical StyleIt is generally classified under the soul and R&B genres, showcasing The Temptations' signature harmonious vocal style.
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SalesAlthough the exact sales figure is not known, the song is part of multiple albums of The Temptations that have sold millions of copies worldwide.
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DurationThe official length of the song "I'll Be in Trouble" is 2 minutes and 55 seconds.
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InfluenceDespite not being one of their highest-charting songs, "I'll Be in Trouble" contributed to the emerging popularity of The Temptations in the mid-1960s.
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Live PerformancesThe song, being a popular number, was frequented in The Temptations' live performances during their early years.
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