[Verse 1: Gladys Knight]
Say you wanna be loved
But you won't let me love you
Say you want someone to trust in you, baby
Can't you see that's what I'm tryin' to do?

[Pre-Chorus: Gladys Knight]
I know you've been hurt before
And you're afraid to try love once more

[Chorus: Gladys Knight & The Pips]
Without love by your side
You're only half alive
'Cause everybody needs love, oh yeah
Everybody needs love

[Verse 2: Gladys Knight & The Pips]
Say you wanna be kissed
But you won't let me kiss you (No, no, no)
Say you wanna be missed
Can't you see how my arms are missing you?

[Pre-Chorus: Gladys Knight]
She's got you hurting so inside
Now, with love, you try to hide
[Chorus: Gladys Knight & The Pips]
But no matter how you try
Without love you can't survive
'Cause everybody needs love, oh yeah
Everybody needs love
Oh, love's alright

[Bridge: Gladys Knight & The Pips]
You need love, I need love, everybody needs love
Baby, don't you know that?
You need love and I need love
Everybody needs love

[Verse 3: Gladys Knight]
Say you wake up in the morning, yes, you will
Feeling, ooh, so empty inside
I bet I know what your trouble is, baby
You need someone like me by your side

[Pre-Chorus: Gladys Knight]
I know you've been hurt before
But don't be afraid to try love once more

[Chorus: Gladys Knight & The Pips]
'Cause without love you'll find
You'll have no peace of mind
'Cause everybody needs love, oh yeah
Everybody needs love
[Outro: Gladys Knight & The Pips]
You need love and I need love
Everybody needs love, love, love
You need love, I sure need love
Everybody needs love