Just Once In My Life

There's a lot of things I want, a lot of things that I'd like to be But girl, I don't bow and seek a rags-to-riches story for me It's just one little dream I got to make come true It's just one round I've got to win, I can't be a loser with you And baby, baby, just once in my life Let me get what I want, girl, don't let me down 'Cause once in my life, let me hold on to The good thing I found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'd be stayin' 'Cause I couldn't face the day if you weren't here by my side And if you went away, then I'd be left without any pride I've given up on schemes, 'cause everyone fell through I've given up so many things, don't ask me to give up on you And baby, baby just once in my life Let me get what I want, girl, don't let me down Just once in my life, let me hold on to The good thing I found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'd be stayin' That old pot of gold ain't so easy to find But if you'll stand by me, girl, I'll keep peace of mind I can't give you the world, but I will work hard for you, girl Yes, I'll work hard (I'll work hard) all my life (if you will stay) If you won't leave me (baby, don't leave me) Please, don't leave me (woman, don't leave me), just do this for me, baby Once in my life, let me get what I want Girl, don't let me down Just once in my life, let me hold on to A good thing I've found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'll be stayin' Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm Just once in my life, let me get what I want Girl, don't let me down, just once in my life Let me hold on to a good thing I've found Don't let me down, just once in my life