[Verse 1]
I'll need time
To get you off my mind
And I may sometimes bother you
Try to be in touch with you
Even ask too much of you
From time to time

[Refrain]
Now and then
Lord ya know I'll need a friend
'Til I get used to losing you
Let me keep on using you
'Til I can make it on my own

[Verse 2]
I'll get by
But no matter how I try
There'll be times you know I'll call
Chances are my tears will fall
And I'll have no pride at all
From time to time

[Refrain]
But they say
Oh, there'll be a brighter day
But 'til then I'll lean on you
That's all I mean to do
'Til I can make it on my own
[Bridge]
Surely someday I'll wake up and see the morning sun
Without another lonely night behind me
Then I'll know I'm over you and all my crying's done
No more hurting memories can find me

[Refrain]
But 'til then
Lord, ya know I'm gonna need a friend
'Til I get used to losing you
Let me keep on using you
'Til I can make it on my own