G. Goffin/C. King/ Phil Spector There's a lot of things I want, a lot of things that I'd like to be But girl I don't foresee a rags to riches story for me I've given up on schemes cause every one fell through I've given up so many things, don't ask me to give up on you And baby baby Just once in my life let me get what I want Girl don't let me down Just once in my life let me hold onto A good thing I found Don't let me down Baby say that you'll be staying I couldn't face the day if you weren't here by my side And if you went away then I'd be left without any pride There's just one little dream I've got to make come true There's just one round I've got to win I can't be a loser with you And baby baby Just once in my life let me get what I want Girl don't let me down Just once in my life let me hold onto A good thing I found Don't let me down Baby say that you'll be staying Every pot of gold ain't so easy to find And if you'll stand by me Girl I'll give you some of mine I can't give you the world But I'll work hard for you girl Well I'll work hard Every day baby don't leave me Now say you won't leave me Do this for me baby Once in my life let me get what I want Girl don't let me down Just once in my life let me hold onto A good thing I found Don't let me down Baby say that