Sweet Surrender

By Rod Stewart

On Body Wishes

Released on June 10, 1983

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[Verse 1]

You come to me with open arms

Trying to rectify my charms

You say tonight I'm to be your lover

And by the morning light, I'm to discover

Everything that you've held inside of you

What's a man like me supposed to do?


[Chorus]

Sweet, oh, sweet surrender

Sweet, sweet surrender


[Verse 2]

You tell me that you're lonely and you're sad

And tonight I'm to be your only man

You wear those things that turn my head

You ruffle my ego but not my bed

Seems like summer when you're close at hand

If I seem eager then you'll understand


[Chorus]

Sweet, sweet surrender

Sweet, sweet surrender


[Verse 3]

Heart is tired and full of doubt

Now you've sucked me in don't spit me out

Lay your head down next to mine

And in each other's arms we'll entwine

Look me straight in the eyes and tell me

Between your heart and mind I see


[Chorus]

Sweet oh sweet surrender

Sweet, sweet surrender

Surrender