Mmm baby, when my way was dark and weary Into my life you came You brought me the kind of loving, baby That words could never, never explain Oh, your sweet conversation I began to see the light We got the kind of relation That's what makes everything all right And that's what keeps me hanging on Oh, baby, without your loving I can't go on 'Cause it keeps me hanging on Oh, baby, without your loving I can't go on Mmm baby, I don't know why life has to be this way I remember when I was feeling down and out Had no one to sit down and talk to me I rush over to the telephone, baby I knew you would be waiting patiently Oh, your sweet conversation I know you would comfort me And give no hesitation With me is where you will be And that's what keeps me hanging on Oh, baby, without your loving I can't go on 'Cause it keeps me hanging on Oh, baby, without your loving I can't go on Now, baby, please Sit down and let me talk to you Don't do it, don't do T.D. like this, baby I love you And your love, your love Your love, your sweet love It keeps me hanging on Oh, baby, without your loving I can't go on 'Cause it keeps me hanging on Oh, baby, without your loving I can't go on Now, baby, I know I told you this Many, many, many times before But I'ma tell you again I love you, I need you Mama, mama, mama, mama Please listen to me