The things I say and do may not come clear through; My words may not convey just what I'm feelin'... But I hope you'll recognize what's right before your eyes; Oh, your heart should realize from where I'm dealin'...
Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I love you; Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I care... Baby, I'm tryin' to tell you that I, I need you; Baby, I'm tryin' to tell you that I care...
Oh, you may not understand just why I show my hand: The method to my madness, you inspire... Perception is the key; it's evident, you see, What this is all about is love entire...
Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I love you; Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I care... Baby, I'm tryin' to tell you that I, I need you; Baby, I'm tryin' to tell you that I care...
And all I know is true is this love I have for you... All I know is true is...
Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I love you; Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I care... Baby, I'm tryin' to tell you that I, I need you; Baby, I'm tryin' to tell you that I care...
And all I know is true is this love I have for you... All I know is true is this love I have for you... All I know is true is...
Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I love you; Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I care... Baby, I'm tryin' to tell you that I, I need you; Baby, I'm tryin' to tell you that I care...
And all I know is true is this love I have for you... All I know is true is this love I have for you... All I know is true is...
Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I love you; Baby, I'm tryin' to show you that I care...
Baby... baby... ooh Baby... baby... I.... Baby, every time we... ooh, baby... I.... I'm tryin' to show you... I'm tryin' to show you...
Words By, Music By, Vocals – Minnie Julia Riperton Words By, Music By – Leon Ware, Richard Rudolph Keyboards – Joe Sample Producer – Minnie Riperton, Richard Rudolph, Stewart Levine
Recorded at Wally Heider Studio Three, Los Angeles, California.