Wonder, Stevie - These Three Words Lyrics






When was the last time
That they heard you say
Mother or father, I love you
And when was the last time
That they heard you say
Daughter or son, I love you

Ones you say you cherish everyday
Can instantly be taken away
Then you'd say I know this can't be true
When you never took the time
To simply tell them "I love you"

When was the last time
That they heard you say
Sister or brother, I love you
And when was the last time
That they heard you say
Darling or best friend, I love you

The one for whom you'd give your very life
Could be taken in the twinkling of an eye
Through you tears you'd ask why did you go
Knowing you didn't always show
Just how much you loved them so

These three words
Sweet and simple
These three words
Short and kind
These three words
Always kindles
An aching heart to smile inside

I know a family
Who hasn't a cent to their name
And yet the joy and love they have between them
They always claim
And when one's called from life
The survived mourn the lost
And will never be the same
Yet they rejoice
In knowing they gave them their all

These three words
Sweet and simple
These three words
Short and kind
These three words
Always kindles
An aching heart to smile inside
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  1. S.... J....

    One of thee best.

  2. A.... T....

    I love listening to music that relates to life and that has meaning.

  3. T.... T....

    There is no place in This New awful World for music like this. Having a Soul and a Heart can get U killed. Must be why it's not made anymore..... My Heart is broken.

  4. T.... T....

    Incredible incredible!!!!

  5. p.... g....

    R.i.p mom and dad. Gone but never forgotten. Our last words

  6. b.... ....

    I loss my the closest cousin to me since we were children last week and we were like brothers. I WISH I could've told him I loved him smh Rest Peacefully Maurice!!!

  7. L.... ....

    2019 and still in rotation.. When I hear Mr Stevie sing this track.. I think of gratitude & life.. WE ALL HAVE STORY📝..
    LOVE AND LIGHT TO ALL ON THIS POST..

  8. T.... G....

    Beautiful soul music

  9. D.... B....

    Just finish talking to my brother.

  10. J.... B....

    Shit bring a tear 2 a real nigga eyes

  11. M.... B....

    My song

  12. A.... m....

    This song is touching to me!!! It makes me cry

  13. B.... B....

    From my hubby down to my unborn grandson I love u all .. my daughter my siblings my cousins my aunt's uncle's cousins brothers sisters and my in laws God bless u all those who never know love I am sorry and I hope one day someone will love you .

  14. B.... B....

    Lost my queen Christmas 2018 will be a year this Christmas day but I miss her presence but no regrets ever .. she instilled love and family in my heart and pass it down to the youth in my family ... We love hard

  15. B.... B....

    I always tell my.loved ones I love them .. and I live w no regrets ... Love my family and friends in fortunate ...

  16. R.... E....

    These three words GO right to the HEART 😢💔

  17. M.... H....

    What a universal message!!! I LOVE YOU!!

  18. J.... N....

    Beautiful song

  19. f.... 8....

    love this song

  20. d.... d....

    Sadsongtearup

  21. R.... W....

    yessssssssss AMEN.

  22. F.... E....

    This just brings tears to my eyes....I just lost my brother, cousin, 3 best friends in the last 2 months. Prior to that I lost my baby brother, my dad, and my mom within 2yrs....I see all of their faces and think of happy moments we shared...This song though😓😓😓I have so much I want to tell them. Guess I’ll tell them when I get there I LOVE YOU! #TheseThreeWords

  23. D.... A....

    still listening

  24. A.... B....

    So true, so TRUE!

  25. r.... m....

    Beautiful song Stevie thank you true artist

  26. S.... M....

    Every time I hear a Stevie Wonder song, it makes me cry quietly. It reminds me of my brother, he sings like Stevie.

  27. K.... I....

    Need to play more Soul music around my kids...Disney, Kidz Bop and nonsense operates too much of their musical sensibilities...Disney will have you believe soul and hip-hop looks one way far divorced from the reality...On me.

  28. M.... k....

    Very powerful song life is to short tell everybody that you love that you more everyday 🙏🙏🙏 everyday is a different challenge just waking up is the first start of your day

  29. D.... T....

    It's been hard to listen to one of my favorite songs from one of the greatest artist. My older brother and best friend passed August 5th 2019. Hope I see you again....

  30. d.... ....

    This song gives me chills. No matter how old it is, it just does something to my spirit. It gets me super emotional!❤

  31. Q.... S....

    Truly a beautiful song what happened to music like this???

  32. D.... H....

    This song reminds me of my friends who are no longer here. They didn't have a lot of money, but we all pooled our resources and had great weekends. Simple is better. We had love , good food, good music, and a lot of hugs. At the end of the day, love and support is what matters. We were able to trust each other and know that we would be safe. We looked out for each other. What happened in the world.

  33. L.... S....

    This song has me in tears whenever I hear it.

  34. N.... G....

    It’s been years

  35. S.... N....

    No matter who you are... if you made it here to this song, and no one else has said this to you yet TODAY: I love you.

  36. S.... S....

    R.I.P. Cupcake. My HEART IS HEAVY and SAD. For SOMEONE SO PURE. LORD HELP US ALL 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

  37. T.... W....

    Go Head On Stevie!

  38. M.... M....

    This makes me think of my mom I miss her so much she went too young

  39. S.... P....

    2019 💯💯💯🙏😇🙏😇

  40. t.... a....

    Thank you Jungle Fever!

  41. c.... ....

    When was the last time
    That they heard you say
    Mother or father, I love you
    And when was the last time
    That they heard you say
    Daughter or son, I love you

    Ones you say you cherish everyday
    Can instantly be taken away
    Then you'd say I know this can't be true
    When you never took the time
    To simply tell them "I love you"

    When was the last time
    That they heard you say
    Sister or brother, I love you
    And when was the last time
    That they heard you say
    Darling or best friend, I love you

    The one for whom you'd give your very life
    Could be taken in the twinkling of an eye
    Through your tears you'd ask why did you go
    Knowing you'd didn't always show
    Just how much you loved them so

    These three words
    Sweet and simple
    These three words
    Short and kind
    These three words
    Always kindles
    An aching heart to smile inside

    I know a family
    Who hasn't a cent to their name
    And yet the joy and love they have between them
    They always claim
    And when one's called from life
    The survived mourn the lost
    And will never be the same
    Yet they rejoice
    In knowing they gave them their all

    These three words
    Sweet and simple
    These three words
    Short and kind
    These three words
    Always kindles

  42. J.... S....

    Stevie Wonder!! Simply the GREATEST EVER!! Period!!

  43. D.... A....

    Every time i hear a Stevie Wonder song i havent heard before i get a new jam. Hands down best singer of all time

  44. H.... J....

    Who is still listening in 2019 meeee....

    H.... J....

    Just sent this to my whole family

    H.... J....

    @Latoya Porter Good. Going to do the same.

    H.... J....

    12/14/2019

    H.... J....

    YES indeed !!💓😥👍

  45. K.... G....

    This song is healing I just lost friend this past Wednesday suddenly and my best June 21 , 2019 . Time , life is precious , love ones , friends .🌅

  46. M.... S....

    As the Great Stevie Wonder says these three simple words. I love you.

  47. J.... C....

    we say i'll do anything for this family member or friend. it seems that you will catch something if you tell them i love you and mean it.

  48. T.... D....

    The whole Jungle Fever soundtrack is AMAZING!!!

  49. A.... C....

    I had this song played at my 11 year old funeral, I miss him soooooooo much RIP Trequis

    A.... C....

    So sorry for your lost

    A.... C....

    Thank you💙

  50. 4.... ....

    Man I’m watching this 2019 it’s still moving ❤️💯

  51. m.... p....

    Help need i

  52. K.... C....

    Epic! never gets old and you can never say these words enough😊

  53. A.... C....

    Love Alway Steebie❤🖤💚

  54. a.... ....

    RIP
    Michael Jackson
    Prince
    Whitney Houston
    James Brown
    Aretha Franklin
    Barry White
    Ray Charles
    Aaliyah
    Luther Vandross
    Marvin Gaye
    George Michael

    Someone please bubble wrap this man, he’s on of the few we got left.

  55. S.... T....

    It’s hard to listen to this song and not tear up. “These three words, sweet and simple”. I love you ❤️, make sure to tell the ones you love that you do, you never know if these are the last words you (or they) will hear.

  56. D.... B....

    Love Stevie's work. Thank you for your amazing talent. Thanks for always keeping your music clean. I grew up on these songs and now my grandchildren can appreciate an artist devoted to a passion for his music, writing and producing a legacy for many years to come. Much love 🌹🌹🌹

  57. m.... ....

    Someone saying, I love you, is not important to me. Your action...how you treat me and other people that come into your life...and how other people see you will speak volumes in my heart. These 3 words mean nothing when most of us are unlovable in our actions.

  58. W.... ....

    reminds me of the film 'truly madly deeply'

  59. G.... H....

    I want this song sung at my funeral,it's not a gospel song but I think it speaks to spirit and can be sung at a worship service.

  60. T.... M....

    Rest In Peace to my sister who passed June 2 , 2019 .. we love you sis 😢💔 #FOREVEREBABY

  61. d.... d....

    Geraldine Hines, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, December,14,2014

  62. d.... d....

    This song reminds me of mom, mom when you passed, apiece of my heart was buried with you.restinpeace, mom

  63. m.... J....

    💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗my heart crys to this!

  64. T.... S....

    Came to the comments to cry with you all

  65. W.... B....

    This Song Is A Ball Of Emotion. Only a blind man could write

  66. M.... ....

    Every time since I was little this song would do something to me... shit makes me cry as soon as he starts singing... damn yu Stevie yu just made my grown ass cry once again #These3words #VocalsAreBeyond💪🏽🔥

  67. T.... H....

    To those who reading you are loved by Jesus 💜💜💜

  68. T.... R....

    I love you

  69. A.... F....

    these three words great song by stevie wonder !!

  70. n.... j....

    I wish I wouldve said all I needed to say to my late husband Robert Feldmeth Jr but I loved him and think about him all the rest in peace Slim!!

  71. L.... G....

    Man this song have u in yo feelings 2019

  72. l.... r....

    You sing from the bottom of your heart.....we all feel it stevie. You Legend xx

  73. G.... O....

    I can never get pass the 1st words of this son b4 I'm balling tryna sing it.. This is my go to song.. ❤️❤️❤️💕💕🌹🌹🍓

  74. P.... B....

    1980Gradybaby is still listening. Continue to rest in peace and harmony with Jesus Christ name , bosom, pavilions and Arms. Rowena, Snow, Emma Kate, Tanya, Rabbit, Author, Nathan, Stanley, June bug, and my Angels babies. I praise in advance absolutely Amen plus ➕.

  75. A.... S....

    Me & my daughter's favorite song. 😍💜😘

  76. Q.... T....

    Damn bro got so many hits I just discovered this gem smh

  77. T.... E....

    This hits the core of my heart every time!!

  78. M.... M....

    Appreciate the ones you love as tomorrow is promised to no one.

  79. 1.... ....

    One of the greatest musicians of all time, and this is one of the greatest songs of all time.

  80. R.... M....

    This song makes me cry. Beautiful get well stevie.

  81. C.... T....

    This remind me of my dear ex Gregory Martin. I love you.

  82. B.... H....

    Our nation, Our families, our races, ourselves need this song right now more than ever....These Three Words...I love you...

  83. C.... M....

    If u dislike this song u are a bitch,period!

  84. C.... C....

    These Three Words I LOVE YOU❤❤❤ Sweet and Simple. If you are listening to this in 2019...hit like.👍👍👍

  85. R.... B....

    Rest In Peace Albert Patterson Sr. Dear Father,Albert Patterson Jr Baby Bro and Amarion Devon Baker Grandson.. You are truly missed but never forgotten....

  86. p.... ....

    In the hardest dude out here and this right here kills me everytime I hear it.

  87. p.... ....

    Stevie killed this man

  88. c.... j....

    I liked this song as a kid but never really listened to the lyrics besides the chorus. Listening brought tears to my eyes especially with everything going on in the country. I’m bout to tell all my people I love them 😢

  89. B.... J....

    Got this on repeat nd can't fight the tears

  90. P.... M....

    Can never get this song out of my head anymore. Stevie, when was the last time that I told you, that I love you?

  91. M.... G....

    Amazing ✨

  92. M.... B....

    This was a tough weekend in this country. Too many mass killings. These three words should be on the lips of all of us because one never knows. God bless them and us.

  93. V.... H....

    When was the last time

  94. d.... a....

    Just knowing this song in 2019. I'm instantly fall in love with this song. What a powerful message..

  95. R.... A....

    🙏🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️

  96. Y.... M....

    I called my grandmother today and told her I love her.

  97. A.... C....

    When was the last time
    That they heard you say
    Mother or father, I love you
    And when was the last time
    That they heard you say
    Daughter or son, I love you
    Ones you say you cherish everyday
    Can instantly be taken away
    Then you'd say I know this can't be true
    When you never took the time
    To simply tell them "I love you"
    When was the last time
    That they heard you say
    Sister or brother, I love you
    And when was the last time
    That they heard you say
    Darling or best friend, I love you
    The one for whom you'd give your very life
    Could be taken in the twinkling of an eye
    Through your tears you'd ask why did you go
    Knowing you'd didn't always show
    Just how much you loved them so
    These three words
    Sweet and simple
    These three words
    Short and kind
    These three words
    Always kindles
    An aching heart to smile inside
    I know a family
    Who hasn't a cent to their name
    And yet the joy and love they have between them
    They always claim
    And when one's called from life
    The survived mourn the lost
    And will never be the same
    Yet they rejoice
    In knowing they gave them their all
    These three words
    Sweet and simple
    These three words
    Short and kind
    These three words
    Always kindles



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    These Three Words © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing

  98. F.... B....

    Dr. Cornel West sent me here. He spoke about this song during his visit with Joe Rogan on his podcast...beautiful song!!