Lyrics:Richard Carpenter Music:Richard Carpenter Don't be afraid to love and get love returned, Don't be afraid to tell ev'ryone you loved That love is a groovy thing, it knows how to make you sing. and it fills up your life with sunshine and joy. Don't be afraid to give all you've got to give. One of these days you'll find that's the way to live, And living is what we all were put on this earth to do, So come on and live and be happy Don't be afraid to love.