Otis Redding — A Woman A Lover A Friend

[Verse 1] I want me somebody to hold my hand Somebody to love me and understand I want me a woman, I want a lover, I want a friend, ooh [Verse 2] I want me somebody to share my love Lovin' is something I gotta have I want me a woman, I want a lover, I want a friend [Bridge] I, I don't want a fancy gal, powder and paint And I don't want me a woman who thinks she's a saint I'm looking for someone who's not make believe And doesn't mind giving so that she may receive [Verse 3] I want me somebody somewhere around That's looking for someone To be pound for pound Ooh, I want me a woman, I want a lover, I want a friend, yeah [Outro] Yeah I want this little girl right now I want her any way now Want her really how now Ah, baby Come on, baby Need you right here by my side now I need you to protect me I need you to stand right by me And I want you And I want you to just Come on, baby And I want you I want you, I want you I want you, I want you I want you, I want you I want you, I want you