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A Tattoo Lyrics by Smokey Robinson

Pure Smokey

1974

[Intro]
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Oh, get it, get it, get it, get it
Get it, get it, get it, get it, get it, get it
Oh-oh-oh
Ooh
[Verse 1]
A tattoo, baby, that's you
The world can see your brand on me
Like a tattoo charm on a sailor's arm
Oh, like an arm tattoo, oh, baby, that's you
Ooh
[Verse 2]
A tattoo, baby, that's you
Deep within, down under my skin
You can't be erased, no, you can't be replaced
Never can be erased, ooh, you can't be replaced
No
[Verse 3]
A tattoo (Baby), that's you
A permanent picture love painted
And it's to say the least, ooh, a masterpiece
Yeah, to say the least, you're sure a masterpiece, ooh-ooh
[Bridge]
Oh-oh-oh
Ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh
Oh-whoa
Oh, ooh-ooh
[Verse 4]
Tattoo, what can I do?
You're a true work of art etched deep in my heart
You're my tattoo, Mother Nature true
Yeah, get another tattoo and the whole wide world like you
Oh, baby
[Verse 5]
Tattoo, I can't have you
Oh, the look faces show when your heart isn't gold
Got to be on mine like a neon sign
Oh, got to be on mine like a neon sign
Ooh (Yeah), got to be on mine like a neon sign
Yeah
[Outro]
Ooh, baby
Uh, alright
Ooh-ooh-whoo-ooh
Oh, mama
Tattoo, baby, that's you
Yeah, baby, alright
Oh, alright
Ooh
Whoa, ooh
Alright, alright
Alright, alright
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Smokey Robinson

Smokey Robinson

About “A Tattoo” by Smokey Robinson

Read the complete lyrics to "A Tattoo" by Smokey Robinson from the album "Pure Smokey" in 1974. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Motown, Aa (Check Description), Disco.

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"A Tattoo" appears on "Pure Smokey" in 1974.

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