You're All I Need To Get By [take 1] Lyrics - Aretha Franklin

opening: 

You're all I need to get by (repeat 5 times) 

As long as I got you baby you know that you got me ohh! 

You're all I need to get by-y-y 

Cause we got a love wi' some R-ah-E-S-P-E-C-T ohh! 

Like sweet morning dew I took one look at you 

And it was plain to see, you where my destiny 

With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride 

I sacrificed for you, dedicated my life to you 

Like I would go where you lead 

I'll be right there in time of need 

And when I lose my will you'll be there to push me up that hill 

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There's no looking back for us 

We've got each other's love and that's enough 

Cause you're all I need to get by 

(chorus sung in Aretha's typical "run" fashion) 

Like an eagle protects his nest, for you I'll do my best 

Stand by you like a tree and dare anybody who tries to move me 

Darlin' in you I've found strength where I was torn down 

I don't know what's in store but together we can open any door 

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Just do what's good for you I'll inspire you a little bit higher 

I know you can make a wo-man out of soul that didn't have a goal 

Cause we've got the right foundation and with the love 

and determination (yes we do) 

You're all I need to get by 

(again, with the chorus Aretha does not "sing it straight;" 

she ad-libs and improvises into the denoument)