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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer
Vocals
James Newton Howard
James Newton Howard
Synthesizer
Jeff Porcaro
Jeff Porcaro
Drums
Michael Omartian
Michael Omartian
Electric Piano
Weldon Parks
Weldon Parks
Electric Guitar
Willie Weeks
Willie Weeks
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Albert Hammond
Albert Hammond
Songwriter
Carole Bayer Sager
Carole Bayer Sager
Songwriter
C. Sager
C. Sager
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Richard Perry
Richard Perry
Producer
Howard Steele
Howard Steele
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

When I need you
I just close my eyes and I'm with you
And all that I so wanna give you
It's only a heartbeat away
When I need love
I hold out my hands and I touch love
I never knew there was so much love
Keeping me warm night and day
Miles and miles of empty space in between us
A telephone can't take the place of your smile
But you know I won't be traveling forever
It's cold out, but hold out
And do like I do
When I need you
I just close my eyes and I'm with you
And all that I so wanna give you, babe
It's only a heartbeat away
It's not easy when the road is your driver
Honey, that's a heavy load that we bear
But you know I won't be traveling a lifetime
It's cold out, but hold out
And do like I do
Oh, I need you
When I need love
I hold out my hands and I touch love
I never knew there was so much love
Keeping me warm night and day
When I need you
I just close my eyes
And you're right here by my side
Keeping my warm night and day
I just hold out my hands
I just hold out my hands
And I'm with you, darling
Yes, I'm with you, darling
All I wanna give you
It's only a heartbeat away
Written by: Albert Hammond, C. Sager, Carole Bayer Sager

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