A Woman, a Lover, a Friend - Otis Redding

I want me somebody to hold my hand

Somebody to love me and understand

I want me a woman, I want a lover, I want a friend, ooh

I want me somebody to share my love

Lovin' is something I gotta have

I want me a woman, I want a lover, I want a friend

I, I don’t want a fancy gal, powder and paint

And I don’t want me a woman who thinks she’s a saint

I’m looking for someone who’s not make believe

And doesn’t mind giving so that she may receive

I want me somebody somewhere around

That’s looking for someone

To be pound for pound

Ooh, I want me a woman, I want a lover, I want a friend, yeah

Yeah

I want this little girl right now

I want her any way now

Want her really how now

Ah, baby

Come on, baby

Need you right here by my side now

I need you to protect me

I need you to stand right by me

And I want you

And I want you to just

Come on, baby

And I want you

I want you, I want you

I want you, I want you

I want you, I want you

I want you, I want you