I Need You on This Side

Honey, it don’t matter where you turn for lovin’,
Because, I need you on this side.

1. Now you can walk in Daddy's footsteps
Sit on Daddy’s knee,
You can holler like a child, Baby,
As long as your Daddy looks like me.
Honey, I just can’t let you slide.
No matter where you turn for lovin’,
Girl, I need you on this side.

2. Now the gypsy has her fortunes,
The baker makes his bread.
But when I’m feeling empty,
You know, it’s just like I said –
I need you to roll in like the tide.
No matter where you turn for lovin’,
Baby, I need you on this side.

3. When you come downtown to see me,
I say you look your best.
You tell me I don’t need to worry,
You’ll take care of the rest
And help me get my thoughts untied.
No matter where you turn for lovin’
Baby, I need you on this side.

4. Now don’t mistake my letters,
Let me say it slow:
You can’t walk away from my side, baby,
‘Cause I’m afraid where you might go.
Yes, it’s much safer here inside.
Just call me anytime, Baby,
And I’ll meet you on this side.