Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Stevie Wonder
Harmonica
C.P. Spencer
Background Vocals
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
String Ensemble
Earl Van Dyke
Piano
Freddie Gorman
Background Vocals
Hank Dixon
Background Vocals
Jackie Hicks
Background Vocals
James Jamerson
Bass
Louvain Demps
Background Vocals
Marlene Barrow
Background Vocals
The Funk Brothers
Instrumental Ensemble
Uriel Jones
Drums
Walter Gaines
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ron Miller
Songwriter
Orlando Murden
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Henry Cosby
Producer
Harry Weinger
Compilation Producer
Jeff Moskow
Compilation Producer
Kevin Reeves
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
For once in my life, I have someone who needs me
Someone I've needed so long
For once, unafraid, I can go where life leads me
Somehow I know I'll be strong
For once I can touch what my heart used to dream of
Long before I knew
Ooh, someone warm like you
Would make my dreams come true
Yeah, yeah, yeah (For once in my life)
For once in my life, I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before (Not like it's hurt me before)
For once, I have something I know won't desert me
I'm not alone anymore (I'm not alone anymore)
For once I can say, "This is mine, you can't take it"
As long as I know I have love, I can make it
For once in my life, I have someone who needs me
(Someone who needs me)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, yeah
(Someone who needs me)
Oh, I'm in love, baby
(For once in my life)
For once in my life (For once in my life)
I won't let sorrow hurt me
Not like it's hurt me before (Not like it's hurt me before)
For once, I have something I know won't desert me
I'm not alone anymore (I'm not alone anymore)
For once I can say, "This is mine, you can't take it"
As long as I know I have love, I can make it
For once in my life, I have someone who needs me
(Someone who needs me)
Oh, for once in my life
(Someone who needs me)
Yeah, somebody that needs me
(Someone who needs me)
Oh, baby, for once in my life
Writer(s): Orlando Murden, Ronald N. Miller
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