[Verse 1: Donny Hathaway] Our time, short and precious Your lips, warm and luscious [Pre-Chorus: Donny Hathaway] You don't have to wear false charms 'Cause when I wrap you in my hungry arms [Chorus: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway] Be real Black for me Be real Black for me [Verse 2: Roberta Flack] Your hair, soft and crinkly Your body, strong and stately [Pre-Chorus: Roberta Flack] You don't have to search and roam 'Cause I got your love at home [Chorus: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway] Be real Black for me Be real Black for me [Bridge: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway] In my head, I'm only half together If I lose you, I'll be ruined forever Darling, take my hand and hold me Hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me [Verse 3: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway] You know how much I need you To have you, really feel you [Pre-Chorus: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway] You don't have to change a thing No one knows the love you bring [Chorus: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway] Be real Black for me (Woah-oh) Be real Black for me [Outro: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway] Be real Black for me Be real Black for me (I want you to do that) Be real Black for me (Woah-oh-oh) Be real Black for me Be real Black for me Be real Black for me (Lord, have mercy) Be real Black for me (Real) Be real Black for me