Teena Marie - If I Were A Bell Lyrics






Early morning whispers to me
I was taken unaware
I remember sunlight creepin'
In the window over there

The day had promised true love
Smiles awaken as we rise
Our golden slumbers long gone
Only you got in my eyes
And now I'll never be the same
'Cause you made me over

If I were a bell, baby, I would ring
Tell the whole world that you are my everything
If I were a bell, baby, you would know
That you are my only lover and it's wonderful

If I were a bell
Baby, I would ring each day for you

Early morning it talks to me
I was taken by surprise
I remember fingers floating
As you held me hypnotized

The day had promised true love
Smiles awaken as we share
Our golden slumbers long gone
Only you and I were there
And now, honey, I'm not the same
'Cause you made a brand new me, yes

If I were a bell, baby, I would ring
Tell the whole world that you are my everything
If I were a bell, baby, you would know
That you are my only lover and it's wonderful

If I were a bell, baby
I would ring from the hilltops
Ring from each and every day mountainside, yes, oh

If I were a bell
Baby, I would ring through every valley
Tell the whole world 'bout these tears of joy I cry

If I were your bell
Baby, I would ring each day for you

And no one
Could ever tell me what to think, to feel, to say or do
Listen, sugar
I'm gonna sing about you one more time

If I were a bell (If I were a bell), baby, I would ring (Baby, I)
Tell the whole world that you are my everything
If I were a bell (If I were a bell), baby, you would know (Baby, only you would know)
That you are my only lover and it's wonderful

If I were a bell
Baby, I would ring each day for you...
Just for you

I guess that's not mature thing for me to say, baby
I'm just gonna let the bells talk for me
As the flicker turns to flame and passion rises hot (Ooh...)
I have no choice but to carry the choice but to carry a torch
Come here, honey
Let me make it all right (Ooh...)
I'm gonna ring for you, baby (Oh... oh... oh... oh... oh... oh... oh... oh...)
You know the part (Baby)
And it's from the heart (It's from the heart)
It's from my soul (From my soul)
I ring for you (I ring for you... oh... oh...), oh
Just for you (Just for you)
(Just) Just for you (Just...)
Oh, baby, I still do
(Tell the world I'm ringin' for my baby, I'm ringin' for you)





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  1. C.... K....

    If I were a Bell---Beautiful voice and my favorite singer. She has a way of taking us away from where we are to a better place. She gave us so much even when she ws going through her multitues of hells. She, still, never let us down.

  2. J.... J....

    I MISS MY FAVORITE ALL TIME ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGERS EVER!!!! R.I.P.

  3. A.... N....

    She sang the song PERFECTLY!!! Did not miss a note, did not crack on the high notes. So much soul and passion. I honestly watched this like 5 times back to back in my office. Man, a true Vocalist. May she rest in peace and sing with the heavenly choir!!! Love you GURL!!! Thanks for the beautiful music.

  4. A.... N....

    LAWD, this Gurl can SANG!!!!!!!! The vocal control and passion. So Amazing!!!!! I love all of her music.

  5. D.... G....

    A song sung properly pure real and singing at its best, I miss you x

  6. l.... r....

    NEVER AGAIN A VOICE THATZ MAGICAL,THANK U,BLESS U N UR MANSION LADY T,LOVE

  7. M.... ....

    The pianists name is James Stewart. From the band "Ozone".

  8. B.... G....

    That last note. Shooketh

  9. A.... R....

    Dam that woman was bad.one of my favorite female singers of all time. Beyonce isnt even worhty. To tie her shoes

  10. R.... G....

    Teena was spectacular.This lady could saaaang!!!!
    I miss her so much.She arranged,produced,
    composed,played the guitar,the piano and conga drums and of course she could easily outsing these children today with their ordinary,studio enhanced voices.Teena was a purist.She didn't need any vocal enhancement.RIP Vanilla child

  11. K.... G....

    Rest in Paradise Lady T , Soul Heaven your voice is out of this world . Shining Star .🌟✨🌟✨🌟

  12. J.... P....

    Still sends chills down my spine. That voice!!!!

  13. M.... U....

    One of a kind. There will never be another. I just thank my lucky stars to have been alive to see and hear this gift.

  14. G.... ....

    Amazing how well developed and beautiful her voice remained to the end, never failed her...

  15. S.... J....

    How could anyone dislike this angelic voice. Smh

  16. S.... J....

    I'm at home balling right now listening to this 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

  17. T.... B....

    She's a baaaad girl.....

  18. B.... B....

    😍😍😍

  19. S.... N....

    DROP THE MIC TIME🎤No body does it BETTER p.s
    IF I WERE A BELL baby I would RING tell the world u were my everything,u made me OVER

  20. M.... H....

    Take note 📝 young singers Teena was and has always been the real thing. Watching this makes me sad and happy all at the same time. Real Music doesn’t get better than this!! Video Soul old school

  21. M.... M....

    2019 and I'm here. Whose with me? Missin u Teena who sings like this now-a-days? Her singing brings me to tears!!

  22. y.... m....

    I'm still listening 2019 RIP Lady T por vida all day everyday

  23. A.... R....

    Her voice gives me chills. RIP IVORY SOUL SISTER

  24. F.... ....

    Jesus! 3 years later and I can't sleep again listening to this

  25. M.... Z....

    I agree Teena never got the credit she deserves this woman is singing with a Piano only! How many new Artist can do this?

  26. L.... a....

    Man I just got chills... I miss you Teena...

  27. D.... R....

    God rest the soul of this super-songbird. Ms. Teena Marie is quienticential to music and the free expression of one's own feelings and a place in this world where true love can be found and had forevermore. Have a good day guys! Enjoy the show.

  28. d.... ....

    Can’t believe I’ll never get to see you live again 😢. There’ll never be another like you! You will forever be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!✨

  29. B.... A....

    Did she bring it or what? Thank You!

  30. W.... 1....

    Before I ever saw her face years later, I knew she could fry up some chicken. 😂. Lady T Rest in Paradise!!

  31. P.... H....

    She belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame before any mere rapper.

  32. P.... H....

    She belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She wrote her own songs, was a top vocalist, and played all the damned instruments. Endless procession of black radio staples.

  33. G.... P....

    i would ring your neck lol

  34. J.... W....

    That voice. That was incredible!! TRUE talent! So was loved and for good reason. She was taken too soon. She was ONE of a kind!! God rest her soul. 🌹🌻🌼🌷😢💝💖💕

  35. P.... M....

    That is a Sign of a Good Singer/Artist or whatever they call themselves. The Ability to make a Bad Song Sound Good.

  36. D.... J....

    TILL THIS DAY, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN OR NEVER WILL BE ANOTHER WHITE WOMAN THAT CAN SING WITH THIS MUCH SOUL!!! NEVER EVER EVER!

  37. s.... s....

    OMFG !...what an incredible woman !

  38. J.... J....

    I love Teena soooooo much!! #2019

  39. K.... J....

    Pure Talent God definitely Blessed her Tina!!!

  40. T.... P....

    She is once in a lifetime... she literally brought me to tears

  41. D.... S....

    Voice of AN ANGEL ,BEAUTIFUL STILL TONES PRETTY AND EXQUISITE ! 🦋💎👑👑💚

  42. M.... V....

    Adele who??

  43. P.... A....

    Simply amazing and beautiful 😍❤️
    Made me cry 😭

  44. M.... J....

    Love you TEENA

  45. K.... I....

    My..my..my..my....damm my!!

  46. M.... K....

    BET should do her story.

  47. J.... ....

    did anyone else feel when she threw her hand up and it really hit her, just like you were in church and that spirit touched you

    J.... ....

    Yesssss .... every time I watch this video !!!

  48. S.... S....

    Daaaaaaaamn!! This lady's unreal - if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes...........

  49. R.... ....

    Her dad probably looked over his family tree to see where her soul came from.

  50. D.... C....

    I wonder what year this was?

  51. D.... ....

    One of the top 5 voices ever!!! There aren't too many women that could deliver that brilliant performance live. Perfect!!! Definitely on the Mount Rushmore of R&b female singers!!!❤❤❤

  52. J.... J....

    U betta sang

  53. T.... W....

    That PIANO PLAYER IS AMAZING!

  54. s.... j....

    My favorite singer of all times gets me through when I need to hear really good music rip🌹🌹🌹

  55. v.... ....

    If they ever did a Teena Marie biopic, the only artist that I can imagine doing her vocals justice would be KeKe Wyatt.

  56. F.... S....

    If I were a bell God would be my witness to bring her back.

  57. V.... B....

    I'm in love with this beautiful Snow bunny

  58. A.... W....

    Was she ever presented with a lifetime achievement award before she passed? If not she sure deserved it!! Epic voice hands down

  59. J.... L....

    Gosh, she really was amazing.. what a gift!!

  60. A.... -....

    Teena gives me goosebumps when she sings❤

  61. J.... R....

    The pianist did amazingly well.He deserves a lot of credit ,also.

  62. s.... c....

    Damn. Live?? I mean really? She sounded THAT GOOD LIVE?? That just..ain’t fair!

  63. J.... R....

    She does something to me with that voice. That is make me feel uplifted. Not many do that for me now.

  64. C.... D....

    Goddamn Teena Marie!! You about to sing me out of my house. Omg, I just love this lady's voice, energy, passion, and commitment to the music she sang. God bless her and may she rest in peace and power!

  65. K.... R....

    DAAAAUUUM. have me chills.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏❤❤❤❤

  66. W.... C....

    Rip Lady T, still and always will listen 2019. Loving Lady T she is sooooo talented with a special gift. No one can touch her!

  67. J.... R....

    Get rid of the automated junk, and show people what REAL MUSIC sounds like.People who actually went to school and Learned Music.Not how to operate a recording console.

  68. D.... J....

    For you Teena 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

  69. T.... W....

    Wish I could say " IM THIS OLD" she had a pure soul and all her songs made you feel. Glad I have a mother who shared her music with me. #Motherfavesinger

  70. C.... H....

    That girl could SING!!!!!!! Love you Lady T ❤️❤️❤️

  71. J.... H....

    My girl!!

  72. N.... S....

    One of the best voices ever seeing her in person was such a blessing 💪🏾💪🏾🥰🙌🏾

  73. D.... B....

    I told all the females from my past if I were a bell baby I would ring.Tell the whole world that you're my everything.That was just a come on line.lol.smh.

  74. C.... T....

    I'm angry she's gone

  75. R.... P....

    She put her whole da#n foot in that song. Ive been watching this for the last 5 years and it never gets old

  76. T.... T....

    Beautiful

  77. T.... ....

    If there were ever a song in the history of all songs, sung by a woman to a man to say how much she love, want, or needed him, this be IT!!!

  78. M.... F....

    A stone cold assassin, with the mike in her hand.

  79. M.... F....

    Incredible. Boy do I miss these days.

  80. J.... B....

    What can you say behind that...Angels have sung

  81. R.... S....

    Her voice can make Atheists/Agnostics shout *HALLELUJAH* lol

  82. i.... ....

    'good lord have mercy on my soul. Teena Marie!!

  83. R.... D....

    I love all the positive comments about miss Lady T. THAT is the real sauce. A positive legacy. Bless her heart and RIP

  84. B.... C....

    I bet no one in 2019 can sing like that. I put a challenge out there!

  85. B.... C....

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  86. G.... R....

    The 'reporter' was unworthy. STiff as a board. GTFO

  87. K.... S....

    Beck when singers could actually sing. RIP, lady.

  88. k.... v....

    Love loved Tina. But was she hella off key or tone? Idk

  89. s.... c....

    AMAZING! LOVE HER

  90. I.... a....

    I love you Teena I miss you so much

  91. S.... S....

    My girl 💟💕💖

  92. N.... ....

    One of my alllllll time favs by LADY T🥰😘😘😇

  93. K.... R....

    Golden ! Damn ..

  94. L.... F....

    RICK JAMES INTRODUCED US TO ONE OF THE GREATEST FEMALE TALENTS OF ALL TIME BAR NONE

  95. L.... F....

    YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BEAT HER PERIOD

  96. A.... ....

    MAN MAN MAN !!!...this is ridiculous !!! TEENA MAY REEE !!!!...SANG BABAY !

  97. C.... R....

    I like sistas 😎

  98. G.... F....

    Gives me goose bumps everytime..no other voice like hers

  99. s.... ....

    Crystal clear vocals, miss you so much Lady T🙏🏽💕