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You're All I Need to Get By (Take 2)
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Vocals
The Sweet Inspirations
The Sweet Inspirations
Background Vocals
Eric Gale
Eric Gale
Bass Guitar
Hugh McCracken
Hugh McCracken
Bass Guitar
Al Jackson Jr.
Al Jackson Jr.
Drums
Donny Hathaway
Donny Hathaway
Organ
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Nickolas Ashford
Nickolas Ashford
Songwriter
Valerie Simpson
Valerie Simpson
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Arif Mardin
Arif Mardin
Producer
Jerry Wexler
Jerry Wexler
Producer

Lyrics

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 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 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)
Writer(s): Valerie Simpson, Nickolas Ashford Lyrics powered by www.musixmatch.com
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