Say you wanna be loved
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But you won't let me love you
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Say you want someone to trust in you, baby
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Can't you see that's what I'm tryin' to do?
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I know you've been hurt before
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And you're afraid to try love once more
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Without love by your side
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You're only half alive
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'Cause everybody needs love, oh, yeah
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Everybody needs love
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Say you wanna be kissed
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But you won't let me kiss you
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Say you wanna be missed
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Can't you see how my arms are missing you?
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She's got you hurting so inside
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Now, with love you try to hide
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But no matter how you try
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Without love you can't survive
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'Cause everybody needs love, oh, yeah
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Everybody needs love, oh, love's alright
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You need love, I need love, everybody needs love
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Baby, don't you know that?
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You need love and I need love
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Everybody needs love
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Say you wake up in the morning, yes, you will
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Feeling, ooh, so empty inside
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I bet I know what your trouble is, baby
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You need someone like me by your side
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I know you've been hurt before
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But don't be afraid to try love once more
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'Cause without love you'll find
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You'll have no peace of mind
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'Cause everybody needs love, oh, yeah
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Everybody needs love
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You need love and I need love
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Everybody needs love, love, love
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You need love, I sure need love
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Everybody needs love
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Everybody Needs Love
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Gladys Knight |