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irma thomas - ruler of my heart (original)
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Irma Thomas
Irma Thomas
Vocals
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Naomi Neville
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Songwriter
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Allen Toussaint
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Producer

Lyrics

Ruler of my heart, brother of my soul
But where can you be? I wait patiently
My heart cries out, from pain inside
Oh where can you be? I wait patiently
When you’re alone, the going gets rough
Come back, come back, come back, baby
I’ve had enough
Make me a queen, happy again
I hear my cry, please, my king
Oo-oo-oo-hoo, oo-oo-oo-hoo-hooo
Oo-hooo, hoo-hoo-oo-hooo
When you’re alone, the going gets rough
I want you to love me, love me, love me, baby
Until I get enough
Make me a queen, happy again
I hear my cry, please, my king
Ruler of my heart, brother of my soul
Oh where can you be? I wait patiently
Oo-oo-oo-hoo, oo-oo-oo-hoo-hooo
Oo-hooo
Written by: Irma Thomas

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