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 foresee a rags-to-riches story for me
I've given up on schemes, 'cause every one 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 a good thing I found
Don't let me down
Baby, say that you'll be stayin'

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
There's just one little dream I've got to make come true
There'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
Just once in my life
Let me hold on to a good thing I found
Don't let me down
Baby, say that you'll be stayin'

That old pot of gold (ooh)
Ain't so easy to find (ooh)
And if you'll stand by me (ooh)
Girl, I'll keep peace of mind (ooh)

Ooh, I can't give you the world
But I'll work hard for you, girl
Ooh, I'll work hard, every day
Baby, don't leave me
Now, say you won't leave me
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 found
Don't let me down
Baby, say that you'll be stayin'