There's so much breakin up
  Folks who won't fall in love
  Put Up Shelves, guard themselves, build walls
  And it makes me cry sometimes
  'Cause people live lonely lives
  They don't want to try
  They don't want to live at all
  
  (Chorus)
  But i'm not gonna be afraid
  To give up my heart that way
  'Cause i need you i need you by my side
  And i'm not gonna say i'm strong
  Out here in this world alone
  'Cause i need you i need you by my side
  
  And when you find someone
  Someone you really love
  It makes life easier to bear
  But some folks live on their own
  Shut themselves in at home
  They never find out
  What love's all about
  'Cause they're scared
  
  (Repeat Chorus)
  
  'Cause i need you i need you by my side