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Don't Let The Joneses Get You Down - The Temptations



     
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Ow, people gather round me, it's whom it may concern.
I'm not trying to run your life.
But you're never too old to learn, huh.
Stop worrying about your neighbors and the fancy things they got.
'Cause if you do you'll find it sure, you're gonna wind up on the spot.
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jone: Get you down, oh down.
One more time.
Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.

Woo, woo oh oh oh
Huh, you may not believe it but nine times out of ten it's true.
The people you're trying to keep up with
Are trying to keep up too.
Remember that old saying, "All that glitters ain't gold".
Take heed, don't ignore it until your money time will hold. Oh
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.
Hear me now, now.
Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.
Who-har-har-who-who, Who-har-har-do-do-do-do
You're lying to yourself but you don't even know it.
You're so busy following the Joneses, you ain't got time to show it.
Keeping up with the Joneses, it'll only makes your life a mess.
Bill collectors, tranquilizers and getting deeper in debt.
You better leave
The Joneses alone.
Tell 'em one more time.
You better leave, oh leave
The Joneses alone.
Otis: Joneses got a new car today.
Here's what you should say
Harray for the Joneses!
Instead you worry till your whole head turns gray.
Worry 'bout the Joneses.
Melvin Remember it's their car and they're the ones who had to pay.
So leave Jo-Jo-Joneses alone.
Listen, your car might be old, but remember it never fails to get you where you want to go.
Oh, don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.
Hear me now, now.
Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.
Do do do do do do
You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down.
Now listen, if you see something you want and you know you can't afford it,
The very next thing for you to do is start saving towards it.
The Joneses have been a downfall for many persons, you see.
So people, take my advice and let the Joneses be. Ow.
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.
Hear me now, now.
Don't let the Joneses
Don't let the Jones
Don't let the Joneses
Get you down, oh down.
You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who)
You're doing fine.
Don't let the Joneses get you down. (Who)
Do do do do do do
Boom-boom-boom-boom
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written by Whitfield, Norman J. / Strong, Barrett
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing

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The Temptations may refer to at least two groups

1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982, The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in black music history and were the definitive male vocal group of the 1960s. In addition, they have the second-longest tenure on Motown (behind Stevie Wonder), as they were with the label for a total of 40 years: 16 years from 1961 to 1977, and 24 more from 1980 to 2004 (from 1977 to 1980, they were signed to Atlantic Records). As of 2005, The Temptations continue to perform for universal records with only one original member, founder Otis Williams, in its lineup.

Like its sister group The Supremes, The Temptations' lineup has changed frequently over the years. The original group included members of two local Detroit vocal groups: second tenor/baritone Otis Williams, first tenor Elbridge Bryant and bass Melvin Franklin from The Distants; and first tenor/falsetto Eddie Kendricks and second tenor/baritone Paul Williams (no relation to Otis) from The Primes. Among the most notable future Temptations were lead singers David Ruffin and Dennis Edwards (both of whom became successful Motown solo artists after leaving the group, as did Kendricks), Richard Street (another former Distant), Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, and G.C. Cameron.

Over the course of their career, The Temptations have released four number-one pop hit singles and 14 number-one R&B hit singles, and their material has earned them three Grammy Awards. Most of the early Temptations hits, including "The Way You Do The Things You Do", "My Girl", and "Get Ready" were written and produced by Smokey Robinson and other members of The Miracles, while composer/producer Norman Whitfield and lyricists Eddie Holland and Barrett Strong crafted most of the group's later hits, including "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", "I Wish It Would Rain", "Cloud Nine", "I Can't Get Next To You", "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)", and "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone".

2. There was also a 50s doo-wop group from New York named the Temptations. They are best remembered for their 1960 top 40 hit "Barbara. After this hit, lead singer Neil Stevens went solo.

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