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Love is a Verb by John Mayer

Lyrics

John Mayer

Love is a Verb

From Born and Raised2012

Written by John Mayer

Produced by Don Was, John Mayer

Lyrics

Love is a Verb

[Intro] Love is a Verb It ain't a thing [Verse 1] It's not something you hold It's not something you scream When you show me love I don't need your words [Chorus] Yeah, love ain't a thing Love is a verb Love ain't a thing Love is a verb [Verse 2] Love ain't a crutch It's not an excuse No you can't get through love On just a pile of IOU's Love ain't a drug Despite what you've heard [Chorus] Yeah, love ain't a thing Love is a verb Love ain't a thing Love is a verb [Bridge] So you've got to show me, show me, show me Show me, show me, show me Show me, show me, show me Love is a verb So you've got to show me, show me, show me Show me, show me, show me Show me, show me, show me Love is a verb [Outro] Love ain't a thing Love is a verb

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About this track

"Love is a Verb" is a song by John Mayer from the album Born and Raised, released in 2012. The song was written by John Mayer. It was produced by Don Was, John Mayer.

John Mayer profile →Born and Raised album →Track profile →

Contributors

  • Sean Hurley— 207 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Beyond the Ashes— 2 credits as credited →
  • Devin McGlamery— 2 credits as credited →
  • Martin Pradler— 89 credits as producer →
  • Aaron Sterling— 575 credits as songwriter →
  • Chad Franscoviak— 118 credits as producer →
  • John Mayer— 488 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Chuck Leavell— 132 credits as songwriter →
  • Bob Ludwig— 3,473 credits as mastering engineer →
  • Manny Marroquin— 3,109 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • Michael Brauer— 511 credits as producer →
  • Don Was— 323 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • John Mayer— 488 credits as songwriter & producer →
  • John Mayer— 488 credits as songwriter & producer →

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