About The Song
The Temptations’ “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” released in 1966, is a dynamic and soulful anthem that has become one of the group’s most iconic and enduring songs. Written by Norman Whitfield and Edward Holland Jr., the song’s energetic rhythm, catchy melody, and powerful vocals have made it a timeless classic in the realm of Motown and soul music.
With lead vocalist David Ruffin’s impassioned delivery and the group’s tight harmonies, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” captures the fervent plea of someone desperately seeking love and forgiveness. The song’s raw emotion and infectious groove resonate with listeners, evoking feelings of empathy and solidarity.
Upon its release, “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” became a major hit, topping the charts and earning widespread acclaim for its electrifying sound and memorable chorus. Its success helped to solidify The Temptations’ status as one of the premier vocal groups of the 1960s, and the song remains a beloved classic in the annals of popular music.
As we revisit “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” we celebrate The Temptations’ enduring legacy and the lasting impact of this iconic song. Its timeless appeal and universal message of love and vulnerability continue to inspire audiences, reminding us of the power of music to touch the heart and soul.
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I know you wanna leave me
But I refuse to let you go
If I have to beg and plead for your sympathy
I don’t mind, ’cause you mean that much to me
Ain’t too proud to beg and you know it (sweet darlin’)
Please don’t leave me girl (don’t you go)
Ain’t too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don’t leave me, girl (don’t you go)
Now I heard a cryin’ man
Is half a man, with no sense of pride
But if I have to cry to keep you
I don’t mind weepin’ if it’ll keep you by my side
Ain’t too proud to beg, sweet darlin’
Please don’t leave me girl (don’t you go)
Ain’t too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don’t leave me girl (don’t you go)
If I have to sleep on your doorstep
All night and day
Just to keep you from walkin’ away
Let your friends laugh, even this I can stand
‘Cause I wanna keep you, any way I can
Ain’t too proud to beg (sweet darlin’)
Please don’t leave me girl (don’t you go)
Ain’t too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don’t leave me girl (don’t you go)
Now I’ve gotta love so deep, in the pit of my heart
And each day it grows more and more
I’m not ashamed to come, and plead to you baby
If pleadin’ keeps you from, walkin’ out that door
Ain’t too proud to beg and you know it (sweet darlin’)
Please don’t leave me girl (don’t you go)
Ain’t too proud to plead, baby, baby
Please don’t leave me girl (don’t you go)
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby (sweet darling’)