Writers: Norman Whitfield / Barrett Strong

Producer: Norman Whitfield



Ooh, I bet you're wondering how I knew

'bout you're plans to make me blue

with some other guy that you knew before.

Between the two of us guys

you know I love you more.

It took me by surprise I must say,

when I found out yesterday.

Don't you know that...



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I heard it through the grapevine

not much longer would you be mine.

Oh I heard it through the grapevine,

Oh and I'm just about to lose my mind.

Honey, honey yeah.



I know that a man ain't supposed to cry,

but these tears I can't hold inside.

Losin' you would end my life you see,

cause you mean that much to me.

You could have told me yourself

that you love someone else.

Instead...



[Chorus]



People say believe half of what you see,

son, and none of what you hear.

I can't help bein' confused

if it's true please tell me dear?

Do you plan to let me go

for the other guy you loved before?

Don't you know...



[Chorus]