I'LL BE AROUND
(Phil Hurtt / Thom Bell)


The Detroit Spinners - 1973
Terri Wells - 1984
What Is This - 1985
Brian - 1987
Nayobe - 1990
Randy Crawford - 2000
Daryl Hall & John Oates - 2004
Seal - 2011






This is our fork in the road
Love's last episode
There's nowhere to go, oh no
You made your choice
Now it's up to me
To bow out gracefully
Though you hold the key, but baby
Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there, I'll be around

I knew just what to say
Now I've found out today
That all the words had slipped away
But I know there's always a chance
A tiny spark remains, yeah
And sparks turn into flames
And love can burn once again
But I know you know
Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there, I'll be around, yeah

(Instrumental Break)

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Even if I have to crawl, I'll be there, I'll be around
Just call me on the phone, I'll be there
I'll never leave you alone, I'll be there
Just call out my name, I know, I know you know
I'll be around
I'll be steppin' out o' darkness, I'll be there
I'll be a-rippin' it up, I'll be there
I'll be callin' out your name to let you know
I'll be around






(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - May 2013)