written by Neil Diamond

Stay with me, here with me.

I want you near with me.

I'm a man that's hooked on the mem'ry of you

and I. Who knows why?

I only know that I'm sure I am

hooked on the mem'ry of you.



Time, time standing still.

I know it's you.

I always will

need you to

lay with me; lie with me.

Spend your desire with me

if you can.

I'm hooked on the mem'ry of you

and I. Who knows why?

I guess I wanted for you to be

hooked on the mem'ry of me.



Time, time standing still.

I know it's you.

I always will

want you to be

here wit me.

I want you to stay right here with me.

I need you to love with me;

laugh with me.

Forgive the past with me.

I know you can.

I'm hooked on the mem'ry of

you and I. Who knows why?

Guess I just wanted for you to be

hooked on the mem'ry of me.



Oh, you know that it's true.

Not a thing I can do.

I'm hooked on the mem'ry of you