Tammi, how can I live without you girl
Tammi, you were my joy my love my world
I won't smile now you're gone, I won't sing another song
we sang in tune, we danced in time, but all our dreams have withered on the vine
Tammi, When you fell into my arms on stage
Tammi, the white lights in your eyes won't fade
You told me that you'd be alright, tho' David pushed you down that flight
applause turns into empty stares, life turns into something so unfair
Tammi, remember at the Fox that night
Tammi, when the riots came we felt all right
I held your hand, we stood our ground, They torched Detroit but spared Motown
I look back now I wish they'd burned, the whole damn studio right to the earth
Tammi, Now Barry's going to move away
Tammi, we're packing our things for L.A.
But I won't sing for him again, the way he treated my best friend
He gave your voice to Valarie, but I can't let go of this memory
Tammi, Frankie just got back from 'nam, he's my
Brother, he's an empty bitter hollow man
You always said that I should write, but on my own I'm dead inside
Frankie's here but his soul is gone, makes me think just what in God's name is Going on?
What's going on?
What's going on?
What's going on?
What's going on?
What's going on?
What's going on?
What's going on?
Tammi, I got your picture on the wall
Tammi, But it don't come to me when I call
Tammi, It's just a picture in a frame
Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing
Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing
Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing
Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing
Tammi, Ain't nothing like the real thing
Tammi!