"If I Could Build My Whole World Around You" is a popular song recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967 and released in November 14, 1967.

Written by Harvey Fuqua, Johnny Bristol, and Vernon Bullock, the single was Gaye & Terrell's third single together and the second to go Top Ten on both the Pop and R&B charts of Billboard, peaking at number ten and number two, respectively.

[1][2] The duo's vocals go back and forth as they described what could be if either was able to "build a world" around their loved one.

Billboard described the single as a "groovy blues item headed right for a choice spot on the top 100" with a "powerful vocal performance by the duet.

"[3] Cash Box said that "vocal performances with enough power to make the side are highlighted by some wonderful lively arrangements.