From the recording Say 'Yes!'
Lyrics
RATHER BE LOVED (Janis Kelly)
I would rather be loved than be right
I don’t wanna choose words out of spite
I prefer picking flowers to fights
Even if—even if—even if—
It don’t look that way tonight! Tonight!
You are the best thing in my life—by a country mile
From the way that you care for my heart, to the way you make me smile
And everything about you is just so damned perfect for me
In body, in mind and in soul, you fit me to a “t”
But somehow, in spite of my purest intentions
I push you and push you away
I try to shoot holes in our solid foundation
When really, I just want to say
That I would rather be loved than be right
I don’t wanna choose words out of spite
I prefer picking flowers to fights
Even if—even if—even if—
It don’t look that way tonight! Tonight!
Now baby, you have my unfailing devotion;
I just hate that my wounds cause you pain!
I am more clear than ever I can’t do this without you;
So please, let me say once again
That I would rather be loved than be right
I don’t wanna choose words out of spite
I prefer picking flowers to fights
Even if—even if—even if—
It don’t look that way
‘Cause I would rather be loved than be right
I don’t wanna choose words out of spite
I prefer picking flowers to fights
Even if—even if—even if—It don’t look that way!