Oh Sheila
Ready for the World
Struggling with Oh Sheila? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!
Like I always say, what's good for the geese Is always good for the gander Oh, Sheila Oh, baby love me right Let me love you till I get it right Can't you let the others be 'Cause with you is where I got to be, yeah Oh, sugar where you been Hangin' out with your male friends Listen, somebody's going to hurt you The way you love, to keep hurting me And we sing Oh, oh, Sheila let me love you till the morning comes Oh, oh, Sheila you know I want to be the only one Oh baby, understand that I want to be the only man But it seems as though it's getting too hard And I think I'll start to have my own friend Oh baby, it's plain to see That you're qualified to fulfill your needs You think you pulled one over on me Well honey, baby, just you wait and see And we sing Oh, oh, Sheila let me love you till the morning comes (just tryin' to say) Oh, oh, Sheila you know I want to be the only one (for her) Oh, baby, it's one two three I love you baby honestly, I want to di a di da li, a di a di da li Oh, oh, Sheila Oh, Sheila Oh, oh, Sheila Oh, Sheila Oh, baby, love me right Let me love you till we get it right Can't you let the others be 'Cause with you is where I got to be, yeah Oh, baby understand That I want to be the only man You think you pulled one over on me (Well, honey, baby, just you wait and see) (And we sing) Oh Oh, oh Sheila Let me love you till the morning comes (just wanna say) Oh, oh, Sheila You know I want to be the only one Oh, oh Sheila Let me love you till the morning comes Oh, oh, Sheila You know I want to be the only one (Here we go, oh)
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
4 fans
Written by: GERALD VALENTINE, GORDON STROZIER, MELVIN RILEY JR.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, GUSTO MUSIC INC.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
11 facts about this song
Release Data"Oh Sheila" was released on July 20, 1985 by American group "Ready for the World" on MCA Records.
|
Chart RankingsThe song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the Hot Black Singles, and the Hot Dance Club Play charts.
|
MisunderstandingDespite the style and the sound, many listeners believed it was a Prince record due to its vocal and musical similarities. However, he was not involved in the song.
|
Cover versionsThe song has been covered by several artists including Max Q, Angel City Outcasts, and Orgy. The latest cover was released by Green Day in 2020.
|
Music Genre"Oh Sheila" is a mix of R&B, Pop and New Wave, reflecting the popular music styles of its time.
|
Song DurationThe running time of the original version of the song is approximately 4 minutes and 1 second.
|
Songwriter CreditsThe members of "Ready for the World" — Gerald Valentine, Gordon Strozier and Melvin Riley Jr. — are credited as the writers of the song.
|
Music VideoThe music video for "Oh Sheila" features the band performing the song intercut with scenes of a woman running.
|
Legacy"Oh Sheila" remains 'Ready for the World’s' best-known hit and it is still played on radio stations and at events more than 35 years after its release.
|
Collection Album"Oh Sheila" is also included in their album, also titled "Ready For The World", which achieved Platinum status in the US.
|
Success Beyond the USThe song was not only successful in the US. It reached number 50 in the UK Singles Chart in November 1985.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Oh Sheila Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/35831483/Ready+for+the+World/Oh+Sheila>.
Powered by CITE.ME
Discuss the Oh Sheila Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In