[Verse 1]For once in my lifeI have someone who needs meSomeone I've needed so longFor once, unafraidI can go where life leads meSomewhere I know I'll be strong[Chorus]For once, I can touchWhat my heart used to dream ofLong before I knew, ohSomeone warm like youWould make my dreams come trueYeah (For once in my life)[Verse 2]For once in my lifeI won't let sorrow hurt meNot like it's hurt me before (Not like it's hurt me before)For once, I have someoneI know won't desert meI'm not alone anymore (I'm not alone anymore)[Chorus]For once, I can say (Hey)This is mine, you can't take itAs long as I know I have love, I can make itFor once in my lifeI have someone who needs me[Post-Chorus]Someone who needs me (Yeah)Someone who needs me[Harmonica Solo](For once in my life)(For once in my life)[Verse 3]For once in my lifeI won't let sorrow hurt meNot like it's hurt me before (Not like it's hurt me before)For once, I have somethingI know won't desert meI'm not alone anymore (I'm not alone)[Chorus]For once, I can sayThis is mine, you can't take itAs long as I know I have love, I can make itFor once in my lifeI have someone who needs me[Post-Chorus]Someone who needs me (Hey, hey)Someone who needs meSomeone who needs meSomeone who needs me