About the song
You Needed Me is a song written by Randy Goodrum and originally recorded by Canadian singer Anne Murray. Released in 1978, the song became a major hit for Murray, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in December 1978. It also reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number two on the Country chart. The song won Murray a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1979.
“You Needed Me” is a ballad about the power of love to heal and support. The song’s lyrics describe a singer who is feeling lost and alone, but then finds solace and strength in the love of another person. The song’s message of hope and resilience has resonated with listeners for decades, and it remains one of Murray’s most popular songs.
The song was covered by Irish pop group Boyzone in 1999, and their version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Other artists who have covered the song include Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood.
“You Needed Me” is a classic pop song that has stood the test of time. Its message of love and hope is as relevant today as it was when it was first released, and it continues to be a popular choice for karaoke singers and romantic playlists.
You Needed Me is a song written by Randy Goodrum and originally recorded by Canadian singer Anne Murray. Released in 1978, the song became a major hit for Murray, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for one week in December 1978. It also reached number one on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number two on the Country chart. The song won Murray a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1979.
“You Needed Me” is a ballad about the power of love to heal and support. The song’s lyrics describe a singer who is feeling lost and alone, but then finds solace and strength in the love of another person. The song’s message of hope and resilience has resonated with listeners for decades, and it remains one of Murray’s most popular songs.
The song was covered by Irish pop group Boyzone in 1999, and their version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Other artists who have covered the song include Celine Dion, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood.
“You Needed Me” is a classic pop song that has stood the test of time. Its message of love and hope is as relevant today as it was when it was first released, and it continues to be a popular choice for karaoke singers and romantic playlists.
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Lyrics
I cried a tear, you wiped it dry
I was confused, you cleared my mind
I sold my soul, you bought it back for me
And held me up and gave me dignity
Somehow you needed meYou gave me strength to stand alone again
To face the world out on my own again
You put me high upon a pedestal
So high that I could almost see eternity
You needed me, you needed meAnd I can’t believe it’s you I can’t believe it’s true
I needed you and you were there
And I’ll never leave, why should I leave, I’d be a fool
‘Cause I finally found someone who really caresYou held my hand when it was cold
When I was lost, you took me home
You gave me hope when I was at the end
And turned my lies back into truth again
You even called me friendYou gave me strength to stand alone again
To face the world out on my own again
You put me high upon a pedestal
So high that I could almost see eternity
You needed me, you needed me
You needed me, you needed me