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 staying '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 staying 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 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 staying 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 Just once in my life, let me get what I want, girl, don't let me down