You've got to give a little take a little if you want to get a little lovin' 
And do all the things that make your man feel right 
And if you give a little take a little then you're gonna get a lotta lovin' 
And you're never gonna ever have to spend another lonely night 
If he needs a little lovin' then hold him 
Cause if you don't the fires of love are gonna get a little cold and dim 
And if his day don't go your way then take it with a little smile 
After all it's the ups and downs of love that makes it all worthwhile 
You've got to give a little... [ guitar ] 
Never mind the times when his feet feel the need for freedom 
Just as long as they bring him on home to you when you need him 
To show you care you gotta be there when he laughs or when he cries 
There's no mistaking givin' and talking is the very best part of life 
You've got to give a little... 
You've got to give a little...