I'll Be Around - The Spinners

I'll be around no matter how you treat me now I'll be around from now on Your latest love can never last, and when it's past I'll be around when she's gone Well, goodbye again, yeah, and if you find a love like mine Just now and then, drop me a line just to say you're feeling fine And when things go wrong, perhaps you'll see you're meant for me I'll be around when she's gone Drop me a line to say you're feeling mighty fine Say you're feeling mighty, mighty fine And when things go wrong, perhaps you'll see you're meant for me I'll be around when she's gone, when she's gone

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 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 Whenever you call me, I'll be there Whenever you want me, I'll be there Even if I have to call, 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 standin' in a coffin, I'll be there I'll be a rippin' it up, I'll be there I'll be calling out your name to let you know, I'll be around.

When you love someone just 'cause you do When you say something, it don't make it true Well, I'm lost for words, but I won't lose you You know time is cruel, yeah, I've been there too So I'll be around When your heart is strong, but your mind is weak, I'll be around When you've fallen down, and can't find your feet, I'll be around When you've got no one, you're losing sleep, I'll be around I'll be around When it's all too much, and you fade away Asking how you'll make it through the day Well, it's a long road, but I don't mind the rain So promise it won't stay this way So I'll be around when your heart is strong, but your mind is weak I'll be around when you've fallen down, and can't find your feet I'll be around when you've got no one, you're losing sleep I'll be around 'Cause you know time won't bring you back Oh, you know I wish it worked like that And I can't stand seeing you like this You don't need to be alone with the past So you love someone just 'cause you do And you say something like I love you And you hate goodbyes, but you don't need to So take your time, and I'll see you soon I'll be around

If you died I'd hope you'd haunt me 'Cause you know I'd miss you bad There's something I haven't told before And if I left I'd hope you'd stop me And kick my boxes from the left Keep me 'round to see what I'd endure 'Cause I'm dying to be your everything, everything You know I'll always be around I'd never I'd never I'd never leave you hanging out to dry Because the world's gonna pass me by But if you wanted, I'd never I'd never I'd never leave your leave your side I'd never I'd never I'd never leave you out to dry I'd never I'd never I'd never get you off my mind When you're out I miss you badly And write you songs like this today There's something I haven't told before You stopped me in my tracks, you caught me in a gaze It's one of the things that I just can't help these days 'Cause I'm dying to be your everything, everything You know I'll always be around I'd never I'd never I'd never leave you hanging out to dry Because the world's gonna pass me by But if you wanted, I'd never I'd never I'd never leave your leave your side I'd never I'd never I'd never leave you out to dry I'd never I'd never I'd never get you off my mind If there ever came a dark day That crushed us out and took you away I'd chase you to the end I'd chase you to the end of the world You know I'll always be around I'd never I'd never I'd never get you of my mind You know I'll always be around I'd never I'd never I'd never leave you hanging out to dry Because the world's gonna pass me by But if you wanted, I'd never I'd never I'd never leave your leave your side I'd never I'd never I'd never leave you out to dry I'd never I'd never I'd never get you off my mind I'd never I'd never I'd never leave you out to dry (I'm dying to be) I'd never I'd never I'd never get you of my mind (You're everything, everything)

In a world like today It's a rare occasion to be able To see young mothers like the ones That were around when I grew up But they live on in memory To quite a few of us And this song is dedicated To those who cherish that memory Early one Sunday morning Breakfast was on the table There was no time to eat She said to me, "Boy, hurry to Sunday school" Filled with her load of glory We learned the holy story She'll always have her dreams Despite the things this troubled world can bring Oh, Sadie Don't you know we love you Sweet Sadie Place no one above you Sweet Sadie (well, well, well) Living in the past Some times it seems so funny But no money will turn your life around Sweeter than cotton candy Stronger than papa's old brandy Always that needed smile Once in awhile she would break down and cry Some times she'd be so happy Just being with us and daddy Standing the worst of times Breaking the binds with just a simple song Oh, Sadie (oh, Sadie, baby) Don't you know we love you (she'll love us all in a special way) Sweet Sadie (well, well, well) Place no one above you Sweet Sadie (sweet Sadie livin' in the past) Living in the past Oh, she's never sinnin' In love she's always winnin, yeah Sadie (My, my, my, my, my) Don't you know we love you (I love you, mama) Sweet Sadie Place no one above you (I just can't forget) Sweet Sadie (how you gave me love, oh, Lord) Living in the past If there's a heaven up above I know she's teaching angels how to love Sadie (It's a mean world without you) Don't you know we love you Sweet Sadie (all the love you showed) Place no one above you (oh, I could never, ever doubt her lovely word) Sweet Sadie Living in the past Ain't it funny that in the end it's not money It's just the love you gave us all