You're All I Need to Get By (Take 2)

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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)

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Duration
03:35
Key
9
Tempo
84 BPM

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