[Lyrics with no parentheses denote a solo by Smokey Robinson.]
[Lyrics in single parentheses denote backup singer(s) only.]
[Solo back up done by Ronnie White.]

[Lyrics in double parentheses denote lead singer and backup
singer(s) all sing.]
[Lyrics separated by a slash (/) mean the lyrics on opposite

sides of the slash are sung simultaneously.]

[Instrumental intro with the following:]

(Ooo-woo, ooo-hooo-oo-oo-ooo, hooo-hoo.)

[Verse 1:]

Now you say...
Everytime you need some affection,
The one you love goes in another direction.

You just sit back in a daze reminiscin',
'Cause you know some other lips he's been kissin'.
[Soloist speaks lyrics, backups sing.]

(Now when you need the love he never showed ya,)
(Come 'round here.)/(Come 'round here.)
(And when you need some lovin' arms to hold ya,)

(Come 'round here.)/(Come 'round here.)

[Chorus:]

Now I may not be the one you want, girl,/
/(Come 'round here.) (Honey, honey.)
But I know I'm the one you need./

/(I'm the one you need.) (Honey, honey.)/Say now,
I may not be the one you want,/
/(Come 'round here.) (Honey, honey.)

But I know I'm the one you need./
/(I'm the one you need.) (Honey, honey.)


[Bridge, spoken:]
Your life stands still the minute he goes.
You count the hours just hopin' he shows.


[Verse 2, sung:]
Girl, can't ya see while you're longin' for his touch,/

/(Come 'round here.) (Honey, honey.)
That I'm the one who loves you so much./
/(I'm the one you need.) (Honey, honey.)

And while you're longin' for his embrace,/
/(Come 'round here.) (Honey, honey.)
You're all alone now, with the tears on your face./

/(I'm the one you need.) (Honey, honey.)
[Soloist speaks lyrics, backups sing.]
(Now when you feel the need to cry to someone,)

(Cry to me.)/(Come 'round here.)
(And when you feel the need to lean on someone,)
(Lean on me.)/(Come 'round here.)


[Chorus, with slight word changes:]
Now I may not be the one you want,

/(Come 'round here.) (Honey, honey.)/But I'm sure 'nuff,
(I'm the one you need.)/The one you need.
(Honey, honey.)/Oh, baby,

I may not be the one you want,
/(Come 'round here.) (Honey, honey.)/
/Whooh, I'm sure 'nuff the one you need./

/(I'm the one you need.) (Honey, honey.)

[Verse 3:]

[Spoken:]
Now, the days, the days, the days
You sit alone by yourself, honey,

[Sung:]
He's out foolin' 'round with somebody else,
Leavin' you alone here wit' nothin' to do.

You're just waitin' till he has time for you.
[Soloist speaks lyrics, backups sing.]
(Now when the loneliness gets hard to bear, girl,)/

/(Come 'round here.) (Honey, honey.)
(And when you need a little tender love and care, girl,)
/(I'm the one you need.) (Honey, honey.)


[Outro:]
Now, I may not be the one you want,/
[Fade.]
/(Come 'round here.) (Honey, honey.)

Ooo, but I'm sure 'nuff the one you need./
(I'm the one you need.)