[Verse 1: Donny Hathaway]
Our time, short and precious
Your lips, warm and luscious

[Pre-Chorus: Donny Hathaway]
You don't have to wear false charms
'Cause when I wrap you in my hungry arms

[Chorus: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway]
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me

[Verse 2: Roberta Flack]
Your hair, soft and crinkly
Your body, strong and stately

[Pre-Chorus: Roberta Flack]
You don't have to search and roam
'Cause I got your love at home

[Chorus: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway]
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me

[Bridge: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway]
In my head, I'm only half together
If I lose you, I'll be ruined forever
Darling, take my hand and hold me
Hold me, hold me, hold me, hold me
[Verse 3: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway]
You know how much I need you
To have you, really feel you

[Pre-Chorus: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway]
You don't have to change a thing
No one knows the love you bring

[Chorus: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway]
Be real Black for me (Woah-oh)
Be real Black for me

[Outro: Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway]
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me (I want you to do that)
Be real Black for me (Woah-oh-oh)
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me
Be real Black for me (Lord, have mercy)
Be real Black for me (Real)
Be real Black for me