[Shug Avery] I've always been the kind of gal that had a lot to say I've says the things that's on my mind, too dumb to shy away But you hush my mouth, and still me With a song I never heard I guess that means that you are just Too beautiful for words I've seen this life from high and low And all that's in between I've danced with dukes, crooned with counts Been courted like a queen But when I see what's in your heart All the rest is blurred The grace you bring into this world's Too beautiful for words You hide your head under your wings Just like a little bird Oh, don't you know you're beautiful Too beautiful for words Ooh Celie You're too beautiful for words