Tammi, how can I live without you girl Tammi, you were my joy my love my world I won't smile now you're gone, I won't sing another song we sang in tune, we danced in time, but all our dreams have withered on the vine Tammi, When you fell into my arms on stage Tammi, the white lights in your eyes won't fade You told me that you'd be alright, tho' David pushed you down that flight applause turns into empty stares, life turns into something so unfair Tammi, remember at the Fox that night Tammi, when the riots came we felt all right I held your hand, we stood our ground, They torched Detroit but spared Motown I look back now I wish they'd burned, the whole damn studio right to the earth Tammi, Now Barry's going to move away Tammi, we're packing our things for L.A. But I won't sing for him again, the way he treated my best friend
He gave your voice to Valarie, but I can't let go of this memory Tammi, Frankie just got back from 'nam, he's my Brother, he's an empty bitter hollow man You always said that I should write, but on my own I'm dead inside Frankie's here but his soul is gone, makes me think just what in God's name is Going on? What's going on? What's going on? What's going on? What's going on? What's going on? What's going on? What's going on? Tammi, I got your picture on the wall Tammi, But it don't come to me when I call Tammi, It's just a picture in a frame Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing Tammi!