There's a lotta things I want, a lotta things that I'd like to be But girl I don't foresee a rags to riches story for me 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 The good thing I've found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'll 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 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 The good thing I've found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'll 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 (everyday) all my life (you will see) If you won't leave me (baby, don't leave) Please don't leave me (oh no don't leave) Just do this for me, 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've found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'll be stayin' 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've found, don't let me down Just once in my life let me get what I want Girl, don't let me down