Written by little willie john. Need someone's hand to lead me through the night I need someone's arms to hold and squeeze me tight Now, when the night begins, whoa, i'm at an end Because i need your love so bad I need some lips to feel next to mine Need someone to stand up - to stand up and tell me when i'm lyin' And when the lights are low - and it's time to go That's when i need your love so bad So why don't you give it up, baby and bring it home to me Or write it on a piece of paper, woman - so it can be read to me Tell me that you love me - and stop drivin' me mad Whoa, because i - i need your love so bad Need a soft voice - just to talk to me at night Don't want you to worry, baby I know we can make everything alright Listen to my plea, baby, come on bring it to me 'cause i need - your love so bad Baby, i need, i need - woman, i need your love so bad