David Gates Can I Call You song lyrics

If I'm sitting all alone and I find my telephone

Can I call you?

If I spoke to you before, but I need to tell some more

Can I call again?

A telephone just ain't enough

When this lonely night gets just too tough to take

Can I come on your door knockin'

When we're done through talking

Can I call you?

Cause I need love so badly

to ever see me through

That's why I keep reaching out for you

If my money's runnin' low and I need a place to go

Can I call you?

If I get a fresh supply of some wine to get us high

should I call you up?

If I dread you should discover, that I tried another lover

Just to see how good you are, baby

When you're all done screaming, shouting

--- throwing things and pouting

Can I call you?

Cause I need you so near me, I can't let you go

So don't ever tell me, tell me "no"

(solos)

Cause I need love so badly

to ever see me through

That's why I keep reaching out for you