Etta James

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I Want To Be Loved

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I Want To Be Loved

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I want to be loved, I want to be loved

I want to be loved, I need to be loved

I want to be loved with inspiration

I want to be loved starting tonight

Instead of merely holding conversation

Oh, hold me tight

I want to be loved, I crave affection

Those kisses of your's I gladly share

I want your eyes to shine in my direction

Oh, make me care

I want a can't of romance

That should be strong and equally as tender

I only asked for the chance to know the meaning

The word surrender, surrender, come on, surrender

I want to be thrilled by only you, dear

I want to be thrilled by your caress

I want to find each dream of mine come true, dear

I want to be loved

I want the can't of romance

That should be strong and equally as tender

I only asked for the chance to know the meaning

Come on, come on, surrender, surrender, surrender, surrender

I want to be thrilled by only you, dear

I want to be thrilled by your caress

I want to find each dream of mine come true, dear

Oh, I want to be loved, oh, I want to be loved

I want to be loved, oh, I want to be loved, I need to be loved

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