Released: June 19, 1970
Songwriter: Nickolas Ashford Valerie Simpson
Producer: Nickolas Ashford Valerie Simpson
When I was just a little girl
I wanted the world at my feet
Now all that's changed
'Cause I have love
And now I do can see
You're all I need to get by
Like the sweet morning dew
I took one look at you
And it was plain to see
You were my destiny
With arms open wide
I threw away my pride
I'll sacrifice for you
Dedicate my life to you
I will go, where you lead
Always there in time of need
And when you lose your will
I'll be there to push you up the hill
There's no, no looking back for us
We've got love
Sure enough
That's enough
You're all I need to get by
All, you're all I need to get by
Like an mother protects his nest
For you I'll do my best
Stand by you like a tree
Dare anybody to try to move me
Darling in you I found
Strength where I was torn down
Don't know what's in store
But together we can open any door
Just to do what's good for you
And inspire you a little higher
I know you can make a woman
Out of a soul that didn't have a goal
'Cause we, we got the right foundation
And with love and determination
You're all I want to strive for and do a little more
All, all the joys under the sun wrapped up into
You're all I need to get by
All, you're all I need to get by
I wanted the world at my feet
Now all that's changed
'Cause I have love
And now I do can see
You're all I need to get by
Like the sweet morning dew
I took one look at you
And it was plain to see
You were my destiny
With arms open wide
I threw away my pride
I'll sacrifice for you
Dedicate my life to you
I will go, where you lead
Always there in time of need
And when you lose your will
I'll be there to push you up the hill
There's no, no looking back for us
We've got love
Sure enough
That's enough
You're all I need to get by
All, you're all I need to get by
Like an mother protects his nest
For you I'll do my best
Stand by you like a tree
Dare anybody to try to move me
Darling in you I found
Strength where I was torn down
Don't know what's in store
But together we can open any door
Just to do what's good for you
And inspire you a little higher
I know you can make a woman
Out of a soul that didn't have a goal
'Cause we, we got the right foundation
And with love and determination
You're all I want to strive for and do a little more
All, all the joys under the sun wrapped up into
You're all I need to get by
All, you're all I need to get by
more tracks from the album
Diana Ross (1970)
- Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand)
- Now That There’s You (Alternate vocal version)
- These Things Will Keep Me Loving You
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (Alternate mix)
- Love’s Lines, Angles and Rhymes
- Keep an Eye
- Dark Side of the World
- Can’t It Wait Until Tomorrow
- Now That There’s You
- Time and Love
- The Interim
- Stoney End
- I Wouldn’t Change the Man He Is
- You’re All I Need to Get By
- Something on My Mind (Live)
- Something on My Mind
- Where There Was Darkness
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
- These Things Will Keep Me Loving You (Alternate mix)
From the albums
- Diana Ross (1970) (1970)
- Voice of Love (1996)
Diana Ross popular songs
- I’m Coming Out
- Upside Down
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
- Ease on Down the Road #1
- It’s Your Move
- If We Hold On Together
- The Boss
- Missing You
- Theme from Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)
- When You Tell Me That You Love Me
- Chain Reaction
- He Lives in You
- Love Hangover
- Touch Me in the Morning
- Do You Know Where Youre Going To
- It’s My House
- I’m Still Waiting
- A Brand New Day
- Blame It on the Sun
- Corner of the Sky (from Pippin)
- Heavy Weather
- Can’t It Wait Until Tomorrow
- Still in Love
- Fine and Mellow (Reprise)