Michael McDonald
"You're All I Need To Get By"

(Nickolas Ashford/Valerie Simpson)

Now baby
Like the sweet morning dew, I took one look at you,
And it was plain to see, you were my destiny.
With arms open wide, I threw away my pride
I'll sacrifice for you
Dedicate my life to you
I will go where you lead
Always there in times of need
And when I lose my will
You'll be there to push me up the hill
There's no, no looking back for us
We got love sure 'nough, that's enough
You're all, you're all I need to get by.

Like an eagle protects his nest, for you I'll do my best,
Stand by you like a tree, dare anybody to try and move me
Darling in you I found strength where I was torn down
Don't know what's in store but together we can open any door
Just to do what's good for you and inspire you a little higher
I know you can make a man out of a soul that didn't have a goal
Cause we, we got the right foundation and with love and determination

You're all, you're all I want to strive for and try a little more for
All, all the joys under the sun wrapped up into one
You're all, you're all I need, you're all I need, all, all, to get by.
Baby, baby, baby yeah, love
Oh, ooh nothing baby, nothing baby
Ooh true baby, oh no
Nothing in this world, no baby
Nothing, baby
Oooh, all I need