Lyrics Dinah Washington

Dinah Washington

Let Me Love You

I'm tired of running

From town to town

Now I'm ready to stop, y'all

And settle down

Cause it's a life of misery

When you're alone

And I've got to have somebody

To call my own

Oh, baby, let me love you

Whoa, baby, I wanna love you

I need to love you, girl

I'll be your water

When your well goes dry

And your good loving man, honey

Til the day I die

I'll be your shelter, yes, I will

Whenever it rains

And like Dr.Feelgood

I can ease your pain

Hey, baby, I wanna love you

Whoa, baby

I've got to love you, girl

I need to love you

Listen here

I need you and want you

So come on, girl

Let's find some happiness

In this old world

Lord knows I'm gonna carry you

Baby, by myself

I've got to have you

And nobody else

Oh, baby, I wanna love you

Whoa, baby

I need to love you, girl

I've got to love you

Now come here, baby

Why don't you hold my hand

You know I'm gonna do

The very best I can

Lord knows I need you

Right by my side, girl

With love and affection

To keep me satisfied

Oh, Lord, I'm tired of running

From town to town

That's why I want you, girl

To help me settle down