[Verse 1]
Mmm, baby
When my way was dark and weary
Into my life you came
You brought me the kind of lovin', baby
That words could never, never explain
Oh, with your sweet conversation
I began to see the light
We got the kind of relation
That's what makes everything all right

[Chorus]
And that's what keeps me holding on, oh baby
Without your loving I can't go on, 'cause
It keeps me holding on, oh baby
Without your loving, I can't go on

[Bridge]
Mmm, baby
I don't know why life have to be this way

[Verse 2]
I remember when I was feeling down and out
Had no one to sit down and talk to me
I rush over to the telephone, baby
I knew you would be waitin' patiently
Oh, with your sweet conversation
I know you would comfort me
And give no hesitation
With me is where you will be
[Chorus]
And that's what keeps me holding on, oh baby
Without your loving I can't go on, 'cause
It keeps me holding on, oh baby
Without your loving, I can't go on, now baby

[Bridge]
Please, sit down and let me talk to you
Don't do it, don't do T.D. like this, baby
I love you
And your love, your love
Your love, your sweet love

[Chorus]
And that's what keeps me holding on, oh baby
Without your loving I can't go on, 'cause
It keeps me holding on, oh baby
Without your loving, I can't go on, now baby

[Outro]
I know I told you this many, many, many times before
But I'ma tell you again, baby
I love you, I need you
Mama-mama-mama-mama
Please listen to me