Stop! in the Name of Love

Released in 1965 as a single on the Motown label. It reached #1 on the Billboard singles chart and #2 on the soul chart. It became their 4th #1 hit in a row.

(intro) Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart

Baby, baby
I'm aware of where you go
Each time you leave my door
I watch you walk down the street
Knowing your other love you'll meet
But this time before you run to her
Leaving me alone and hurt
(Think it over) After I've been good to you 
(Think it over) Haven't I been sweet to you?

Stop! In the name of love
Before you break my heart (repeat) 
Think it over (2x)

I've known of your
Your secluded nights
I've even seen her
Maybe once or twice
But is her sweet expression
Worth more than my love and affection?
But this time before you leave my arms
And rush off to her charms
(Think it over) Haven't I been good to you?
(Think it over) Haven't I been sweet to you?

I've tried so hard, hard to be patient
Hoping you'll stop this infatuation
But each time you are together
I'm so afraid I'll be losing you forever
- by Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier & Eddie Holland© Stone Agate Music. All rights reserved. 

• The 2nd video is from The Supremes' live performance at the Hollywood Palace in 1965. The 3rd is from their live performance on the network TV show "Shindig" in 2015.
• Diana Ross' performance is at the Hollywood Bowl in 2016.
• The Hollies released the song in 1983.