I want somebody to hold my hand Somebody to love me and understand I want a woman (woman) I want a lover (a lover) I want a friend (a woman, a lover, a friend) Mmm, i want somebody to share my love Yes, loving is something i've got plenty of I want a woman (woman) I want a lover (a lover) I want a friend (a woman, a lover, a friend) ah-ahh I don't want a fancy gal With powder and paint And i don't want a woman Who thinks she's a saint I'm looking for someone Who's not make-believe And doesn't mind giving so that she may receive There must be somebody somewhere around That's looking for someone to give pound for pound I want me a woman (woman) Mmm, i want a lover (a lover) I want a friend (a woman, a lover, a friend) Yeah i want her right now I want my little girl anyway, i want her anyhow Please come on, baby Just be my little woman, be my lover