I Need Her Bad

Though her wit is bright and her face is shining
This cloud she molds has no silver lining
She has a man that shes calls her own
They plan to marry and to build a home

And though I haven’t told her what I plan to do
She shies away because she knows the truth
Someday she’ll soon have to make a choice
When fear releases its chain on my voice
She knows it’s true

And how she’s happy with that other man
Remains the hardest thing to understand
The feel is so right but the real is so wrong
My wisdom has weakened as you hear this song
I don’t know why

And if I ever get my chance with her
I’m sure I’ll even make her happier
My faith is strong, yes that’s my strongest trait
I have the patience just to sit and wait for her someday

For the love I need, I’d give anything
From the shirt on my back to these songs I sing
I need her love more than all I’ve got
I pray I don’t find that it’s all for not
I need her bad

Composition © 1989 Ric Albano
Publication © 2011 Cygnus Wave Music

Performers
Ric Albano
12-string Acoustic Guitars, All Vocals

Listener Guide
Grade

Analysis: A short and sweet, desperate love song, with simple and precise 12-string acoustic guitars accompanied melodically by the vocal line. This song had been renamed “Ode To Desperation” before returning to its original title.