The Main Ingredient – Where Were You When I Needed You Lyrics

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Where Were You When I Needed You Lyrics

When the summer came you were not aroundNow the summer's gone and love cannot be foundWhere were you when I needed you last winter, my love?When the winter came you went further southParting from love's nest, leaving me in doubtWhere are you when I need you, like right now?Our love is at an endBut you say now you have changedBut tomorrow will reflect love's pastWhen the winter came you were not aroundThrough the bitter winds love could not be foundWhere were you when I needed you last winter, my love?Our love is at an endBut you say now you have changedBut tomorrow will reflect love's pastSpring will fill the air, you will come aroundBut is it summer love that will let me down?Where were you when I needed you last winter, my love?I need you, baby, need you, babyNeed you, baby, yeahWhere were you when I needed you last winter, my love?You might also likeEmbedCancel

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