The story behind
The Temptations recorded You’ll Lose a Precious Love as part of their album The Temptations Sing Smokey, released in 1965. The song is part of a work that includes covers of Smokey Robinson, who also produced for other artists such as The Marvelettes or Mary Wells. In this version, the chorus is split among several vocalists, with David Ruffin standing out in some tracks. The song lasts 2 minutes and 28 seconds, and although it was not a major single, it remains part of the essence of their sound. ↓ Skip to chordsVerse 1
C Eb F G C
Eb C
Eb C
Am
Verse 2
Dm G C
Eb F G C
Verse 3
Eb C
Eb
C
Am
Verse 4
Dm G C
Eb F G Bb
Verse 5
Eb F
Eb D
G
Am C
Eb C
Eb
C
Em
Verse 6
Am
Dm G C
Eb C
Eb C
Eb
C
C Eb
From the album
The Temptations Sing Smokey
The Temptations · 1965 · Track 5