The Jackson 5 – 2-4-6-8

Composed By Gloria Jones/Pam Sawyer

Recorded by the Jackson 5 for their second album, ABC, issued in May 1970 in the US and August 1970 in the UK.

Featured in the ‘Drafted’ episode of the Jackson 5 cartoon series in 1971.

A snippet featured in the opening montage of clips from Michael’s film, Moonwalker.

2-4-6-8 – Lyrics

2,4,6,8,who do you appreciate please say that boy is me
2,4,6,8,who do you appreciate i’m the one who wants to be… your baby!
I get up early to see you in the morning but you just past me by havin a quarter
sitting in the corner
with you i share my time i pass your homeroom wish it were my own room
every time i look to see I sit here hopin’ someday you’ll notice.. the look here in my eyes

2,4,6,8,who do you appreciate please be my pride and joy
2,4,6,8,who do you appreciate i wanna be your lover boy
"I maybe a little fela but my heart is big as texas,i have all the love a man
can give
and maybe a little bit extra
ooooooooooo a be my girl(a be my girl)
the first time i wonder why you were in but you said that you talked to me
i stick up for your mess you mean more than a friend to me
he’s tryin to be a fela just tryin to tell ya but your changin your mind
he’s no price charma still he keeps tryin ya
girl your so unkind
i can love you really really love you i can tell he’s just a friend
i can please you really really please you girl give me just a chance
ooooooooooooooooo
2,4,6,8,who do you appreciate whatever saves me
2,4,6,8,who do you appreciate don’t you no i wanna be your baby yeh baby your
babe babe babe
he’s tryin to be a fela just tryin to tell ya but your changin your mind
he’s no price charma still he keeps tryin ya
girl your so unkind