Barbara Acklin was primarily a songwriter (Jackie Wilson's 'Whispers', several Chi-Lites hits); this was her most successful (#3 R&B, #15 Pop) single as a vocalist. -- AWR "Love Makes A Woman" (Eugene Record - Carl Davis - Sonny Sanders) Intro: [guitar, piano, and drums]: / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / [bass and horns enter]: / / / [2X] / / / / / / / / Verse 1 (continue with chord progression as above): / / / In the fire It was burning Sweetheart, I know I should have been learning Verse 2: But my pockets Were full of money, yes they were I had someone, yes I did To call my honey Chorus: / / / [1: But 2: Yes 3: Ooh, and 4: And] it's love (ooh, sweet love) That makes a woman [3: yes, it is] (ooh, that makes a woman) Yes, it's love (ooh, sweet love) That makes a woman (ooh, that makes a woman) Bridge: Something told me that this wouldn't last Now my heartache is in the past I had to swallow all of my pride / And admit to myself deep down inside Verse 3: Diamonds and pearls Don't you know that I've had enough But I feel so much better, yes I do Dressed in love [Repeat chorus] Post-chorus: What she is, yeah / What she is Instrumental: sax solo over verse/chorus chords [4X] / / / / / / / / / / / / / [repeat chorus] [repeat post-chorus] [repeat chorus; fade] -- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers