The Righteous Brothers

Songwriter: Phil Spector Gerry Goffin Carole King

Producer: Bill Medley Phil Spector

There's a lot of things I want
A lot of things that I'd like to be
But girl I don't forsee a rags to riches story for me
It's just one little thing I got to make come true
It's just one round I've got to win
I can't be a loser with you

Baby baby just once in my life
I'm gonna get what I want girl don't let me down
Just once in my life let me hold on to
The good thing I found don't let me down
Baby say that you'd be staying

Cause I couldn't face the day if you weren't here by my side
And if you went away then I'd be left without any pride
I've given up on schemes cause everyone fell through
I've given up so many things don't ask me to give up on you

And baby, baby just once in my life
I'm gonna get what I want girl don't let me down
Just once in my life
Let me hold on to the good thing I found don't let me down
Baby say that you'd be staying

That old pot of gold ain't so easy to find
But if you'll stand by me
Girl I'll keep peace of mind
I can't give you the world
But I'll work hard for you girl
I'll work hard, everyday, all my life
If you'll say you won't leave me
Baby don't leave me
Please don't leave me
Baby don't leave me
Just do this for me baby

Once in my life, let me get what I want
Girl don't let me down;
Just once in my life, let me hold onto a good thing I've found, don't
Let me down
Baby say that you'll be stayin' Mmmm
Oh yeah, Mmmm

Just once in my life let me get what I want
Girl don't let me down;
Just once in my life let me hold onto
A good thing I've found, don't let me down. (fade)

The Righteous Brothers were a musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, hailing from Orange County, California. They were originally members of The Paramours but began performing as a duo in 1962 after breaking off from the group.

Their first hit track was “You’ve Lost That Lovin' Feelin” but they released many other hits during their career.

The duo was active through the 1960s and 70s, and after a long split, they reunited in 1981 and performed up until Hatfield’s death in 2003. In 2016, Medley reformed the group with Bucky Heard.

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Just Once in My Life

From the albums

Just Once in My Life (1965)
Back to Mono (1958–1969) (1991)

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