AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME
From the London musical "Oliver" (1960)
(Lionel Bart)
 
 
Georgia Brown (London Stage Production) - 1960
Shirley Bassey - 1960
Alma Cogan - 1962
Joni James - 1962
Anita Kerr - 1963
Kate Smith - 1963
Nancy Wilson - 1963
Sammy Davis Jr. - 1963
Doris Day - 1964
The Drifters - 1965
Eydie Gorme - 1965
Dionne Warwick - 1967
Shani Wallis (Film Soundtrack) - 1968
Kim Criswell - 1988
Josephine Barstow - 1991
Sally Dexter (London Revival Cast) - 1994
Bonnie Langford - 1994
 
Also recorded by: Ann-Margret; Judy Garland; Matt Monro;
Gene Pitney; Patti LuPone; Barbara Windsor; Buddy Greco;
Sally Ann Triplett; Vaughn Monroe; Liberace; Peter Nero;
Andrea McArdle; Sarah Vaughan; Steve Lawrence; Mantovani;
Frankie Randall; Michael Feinstein: ......... and others.
 
 
As long as he needs me 
Oh, yes, he does need me 
In spite of what you see 
I'm sure that he needs me 

Who else would love him still 
When they've been used so ill? 
He knows I always will 
As long as he needs me 

I miss him so much when he is gone 
But when he's near me 
I don't let on 

The way I feel inside 
The love I have to hide 
The hell! I've got my pride 
As long as he needs me 

He doesn't say the things he should 
He acts the way he thinks he should 
But all the same 
I'll play this game 
His way... 

As long as he needs me 
I know where I must be 
I'll cling on steadfastly 
As long as he needs me 

As long as life is long 
I'll love him right or wrong 
And somehow I'll be strong 
As long as he needs me 

If you are lonely 
Then you will know
When someone needs you 
You love them so 

I won't betray his trust 
Though people say I must
I've got to stay true, just 
As long as he needs me