ARETHA FRANKLIN - YOU'RE ALL I NEED TO GET BY lyrics

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opening:

You're all I need to get by (repeat 5 times)

As long as I got you baby you know that you got me ohh!

You're all I need to get by-y-y

Cause we got a love wi' some R-ah-E-S-P-E-C-T ohh!

Like sweet morning dew I took one look at you

And it was plain to see, you where my destiny

With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride

I sacrificed for you, dedicated my life to you

Like I would go where you lead

I'll be right there in time of need

And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up that hill

There's no looking back for us

We've got each other's love and that's enough

Cause you're all I need to get by

(chorus sung in Aretha's typical "run" fashion)

Like an eagle protects his nest, for you I'll do my best

Stand by you like a tree and dare anybody who tries to move me

Darlin' in you I've found strength where I was torn down

I don't know what's in store but together we can open any door

Just do what's good for you I'll inspire you a little bit higher

I know you can make a wo-man out of soul that didn't have a goal

Cause we've got the right foundation and with the love

and determination (yes we do)

You're all I need to get by

(again, with the chorus Aretha does not "sing it straight;"

she ad-libs and improvises into the denoument)