All you gotta do to have a love that's true
Is tell me that you care
You need a hand to hold
Need to come in from the cold
My love is waiting there

I'll be standing right here by your side
Though you don't see the love
I carry deep inside
If you need to come to me
My arms are open wide

If you only knew, (If you only knew)
I've waited all my life for you. (If you only knew)
Uh huh, when you're sad, I'm feeling blue
When you're not here, I don't know what to do
(If you only knew)

I see you here and there
Trying to find someone to care
But you got a broken heart, yes you did
Turn around and see
Love is growing wild and free
Right in your own backyard, yeah

Love is strong enough to see us through
And I'm holding it in my heart, my darling, just for you
'Cause I know one day, you'll say
"I need your loving, I need you."
If you only knew (If you only knew)
About this love I have for you
If you only knew. (If you only knew)
When you're hurt, I'm hurting too, oh baby
I love you, love you, love you, yes I do. (If you only knew)

I know, I know how to bring you joy
Help you through the night
Just reach out for me
I can lead you to the light
I know I'll have to wait until you find the way
And baby, you'll come to me someday

If you only knew, (If you only knew)
I've waited all my life for you, oh baby. (If you only knew)
When you're sad, I'm feeling blue. (If you only knew)
When you're not here, I don't know what to do
(If you only knew)

Oh, oh, oh, uh huh. (Oh, oh)
Oh, oh, oh, ho, ho
Baby, don't leave me, I need you
Oh, oh, oh, ho, ho
Baby, don't leave me, I need you
Come on, go with me
I'll supply your needs
Oh, if you only knew, (If you only knew)
When you're hurt, I'm hurting too. (If you only knew)
Saving all the love for you. (If you only knew)
I love you, love you, love you, love you, yes I do
(If you only knew)