[Verse 1: Denny Laine]
If I have to run, I'm not running out on you
If I have to shake a little sand out of my shoes
I'm runnin' from the law, or they'll put me inside

[Chorus: Denny Laine]
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

[Verse 2: Denny Laine]
I've been on the run since the good Lord knows when
And the day I die, I'll still be running then
Runnin' from the days when I would lay me down and cry

[Chorus: Denny Laine]
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

[Bridge: Denny Laine & Linda McCartney]
Will I love you tomorrow?
Yes, I will, my love
Yes I will, my love
Will I beg, steal or borrow?
Yes, I will, my love
Oh yes I will, my love
[Chorus: Denny Laine & Linda McCartney]
To spend a little time happy to be by your side
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide

[Harmonica and Guitar Solos]

[Chorus: Denny Laine]
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

[Verse 1: Denny Laine & Linda McCartney]
If I have to run, (If I have to run) I'm not running out on you (running out on you)
If I have to shake a little sand out of my shoes (sand, oooh)
I'm runnin' from the law, or they'll put me inside

[Chorus: Denny Laine]
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?

[Outro: Denny Laine]
Baby, won't you let me have a little time
Baby, won't you let me have a little time
Baby, won't you let me have a little time to hide?