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Like sweet morning dew I took one look at you |
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And it was plain to see you where my destiny |
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With my arms open wide I threw away my pride |
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I sacrificed for you, dedicated my life to you |
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Like I would go where you lead |
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I'll be right there in time of need |
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And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up that hill |
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There's no looking back for us |
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We've got each other's love and that's enough |
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Cause you're all I need to get by (chorus sung in Aretha's typical |
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'run' fashion) |
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Like an eagle protects his nest for you I'll do my best |
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Stand by yiu like a tree and dare anybody who tries to move me |
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Darlin' in you I've found strength where I was torn down |
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I don't know what's in store but together we can open any door |
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Just do what's good for you I'll inspire you a little bit higher |
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I know you can make a wo-man out of soul that didn't have a goal |
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Cause we've got the right foundation and with the love |
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and determination (yes we do) |
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You're all I need to get by (again, with the chorus Aretha does not |
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'sing it straight,' she ad-libs and improvises into the denoument) |
