IF I LOVE YA, THEN I NEED YA AROUND
(Merrill)

Eartha Kitt - 1955


Cross at the crossings, wait for the light
Go to bed early, early at night
Darling, he tells her, don't lose a pound,
'Cause if I love ya, then I need ya,
If I need ya, then I want you around

Never light matches, you can get burned
Never kiss strangers, nasty old germs
Exercise daily, jump up and down
'Cause if I love ya, then I need ya,
If I need ya, then I want you around

Take vitamins A-B-C-D-E-F-G for lunch
Sweetheart, don't run yourself down by hangin' around with a bunch

You can have fun , Dear, life is a kick
Baby's got kisses, the'll make you tick
Even at night, Dear, you'll still be sound
'Cause if I love ya, then I need ya,
If I need ya, then I want you around

(Orchestral Break)

Take vitamins A-B-C-D-E-F-G for lunch
Sweetheart, don't run yourself down by hangin' around with a bunch

You can have fun , Dear, life is a kick
Baby's got kisses, that should make you tick
Yes, even at night, Dear, you'll still be sound
'Cause if I love ya, then I need ya,
If I need ya, then I want you around

'Cause if I love ya, then I need ya,
If I need ya, then I want you around

'Cause if I love ya, then I need ya,
If I need ya, then I want you around


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - January 2005)