Now you say every time you need some affection

The one you love goes in another direction

You just sit there in a daze reminiscing

'Cause you know some other lips he's been kissing

Now when you need the love he's never shown you

Come 'round here

And when you need some loving arms to hold you

Come 'round here

Now I may not be the one you want

But I know I'm the one you need

Said, I may not be the one you want

But I know I'm the one you need

Your life stands still the minute he goes

You count the hours just hoping he shows

Girl, can't you see while you're longing for his touch

That I'm the one who loves you so much

While you're longing for his embrace

You're all alone there with tears on your face

Now when you feel the need to cry to someone

Cry to me

And when you feel the need to lean on someone

Lean on me

Now I may not be the one you want

Oh, but I sure 'nuff the one you need

Oh, baby, I may not be the one you want

Ooh, but I know I'm the one you need

Now the days, the days, the days you sit alone by yourself

He's out fooling 'round with somebody else

Leaving you alone here with nothing to do

Just waiting till he has time for you

Now when the loneliness gets hard to bear, girl

Come 'round here

And when you need a little tender loving care, girl

Come 'round here

Now I may not be the one you want

Ooh, but I know I'm the one you need