Once I had a man, sweet as he could be

Once I had a man and he was right for me

Kind of curly hair, eyes so soft and true

That you couldn't help but care

When he looked at you

He called me baby

Baby all the time



He said, 'Baby can't you see?'

'Baby understand?'

'Baby you're for me'

'Oh won't you take my hand?'

But I push him away

Wouldn't let him near

Pushed him far away

And now I'm wishing I could hear him

Call me baby, baby all the time



It's so lonely through the day

Lonely through the night

Lonely, lonely hours without that

Man I held so tight

Lord I pray that you will listen to my plea

Keep him close to you so he'll come back to me

And call me baby, baby all the time

Baby, baby all the time