Young girls think love can be found any night But a woman knows true love comes once in her life The moment I saw you I knew we'd was true That my mind would be empty if I couldn't have you But you said you were takin' and you won't go away I know you felt something when you heard me say If I can't be your woman let me please be your friend You don't have to caress me just hold my hand If I can't be your woman let me please be your friend You're the one that I need my love I wish I knew the right words to make you change your mind I would send them with flowers I would write them in rhymes I don't know where you've been I can't tell where you'll be But I want you to remember if you ever get free So until then be happy and go your own way And the words that you've heard are still true today If I can't be your woman... If I can't be your woman...