[Verse 1]
All my life I've worked and slaved
And cried and prayed and tried to do the things
That people tell us we should do
Now, now I see the things that people try for most
Are things about which they can boast
But I don't wanna act the way they do

[Chorus]
(When you smile at me and say) You don't care for money
(All my troubles go away) I'm so lucky, honey
All I really need is you by my side
All I really need is you

[Verse 2]
If they say that I'm a losin' guy
And no matter how I try
I'll never give you anything that counts
I don't care 'cause in your eyes, girl
I can see the love and faith you have in me
I'll try to keep on tryin' 'til I'm down and out

[Chorus]
(When you're standin' by my side) And you touch my hand
(Almost makes me wanna cry) I feel like a man
All I really need is you by my side, girl
All I really need is you
[Bridge]
My soul, my life I pledge to you
All my heart and love that's always true
Oh, I, I know some people say that
I'm not worthy of a girl like you, baby
I will keep on tryin'
Oh, to keep you from cryin' and

[Verse 3]
And if they say that I'm a losin' guy
And no matter how I try
I'll never, never give you anything that counts
Ah, girl, I don't care 'cause in your eyes, girl
I can see all the love and faith you have in me
And I'm gonna keep on tryin' 'til I'm down and out

[Chorus]
(When you're standin' by my side) And you touch my hand
(Almost makes me wanna cry) I feel like a man
And all I really need is you by my side, girl
All I really need is you