JUST ONCE IN MY LIFE - written by Carole King, Gerry Goffin and Phil Spector The Righteous Brothers - #9 hit for The Righteous Brothers in 1965 album "Best Of The Righteous Brothers" (Curb Records D2-77381) - lyrics as recorded by The Righteous Brothers and included on the But girl I don't foresee a rags to riches story for me There's a lotta things I want, a lotta things that I'd like to be There's just one little dream I've got to make come true There's just one round I've got to win, I can't be a loser with you Just once in my life let me get what I want And baby, baby Girl, don't let me down Just once in my life let me hold on to The good thing I've found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'll be stayin' 'Cause I couldn't face the day if you weren't here by my side I've given up on schemes 'cause every one fell through And if you went away then I'd be left without any pride I've given up so many things, don't ask me to give up on you And baby, baby Just once in my life let me get what I want The good thing I've found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'll be stayin' Girl, don't let me down Just once in my life let me hold on to But if you'll stand by me, girl, I'll keep peace of mind That old pot of gold ain't so easy to find I can't give you the world but I will work hard for you, girl Yes, I'll work hard (everyday) all my life (you will see) If you won't leave me (baby, don't leave) Please don't leave me (oh no don't leave) Just do this for me, baby Once in my life let me get what I want Just once in my life let me hold on to Girl, don't let me down The good thing I've found, don't let me down Baby, say that you'll be stayin' Hmm-mmm-hmm mmm-hmmm Just once in my life let me get what I want Girl, don't let me down The good thing I've found, don't let me down Just once in my life let me hold on to Girl, don't let me down Just once in my life let me get what I want