Leo Sayer – When I Need You Lyrics - Genius

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When I Need You Lyrics

“When I Need You” topped the Billboard Hot 100 & Easy Listening chart in 1977. It also topped the U.K. Singles chart.[Chorus]When I need youI just close my eyes and I'm with youAnd all that I so want to give youIt's only a heartbeat awayWhen I need loveI hold out my hands and I touch loveI never knew there was so much loveKeeping me warm night and day[Verse 1]Miles and miles of empty space in between usA telephone can't take the place of your smileBut you know I won't be traveling foreverIt's cold out, but hold out and do like I do[Chorus]When I need youI just close my eyes and I'm with youAnd all that I so want to give you, babeIt's only a heartbeat away[Verse 2]It's not easy when the road is your driverHoney, that's a heavy load that we bearBut you know I won't be traveling a lifetimeIt's cold out, but hold out and do like I doOh, I need youYou might also like[Saxophone solo][Chorus]When I need loveI hold out my hands and I touch loveI never knew there was so much loveKeeping me warm night and day[Outro]When I need youI just close my eyesAnd you’re right here by my sideKeeping me warm night and dayI just hold out my handJust hold out my handAnd I’m with you darlingYes I’m with you darlingAll I want to give youIs only a heartbeat awayOh I need you darlingOh i want you darlingEmbedCancel

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“When I Need You” topped the Billboard Hot 100 & Easy Listening chart in 1977. It also topped the U.K. Singles chart.

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