Everybody Needs Somebody

I met an old man lying in the street
He looked so pale and hungry
The people walking by wouldn't see him
And I wondered why

I offered him a bite to eat
He took it graciously
Looked at me through his sad eyes
And this is what he said

Everybody needs somebody (somebody)
That's the way it's always been
It's not for us to be so lonely (so lonely)
Hold on to each other and give

I met a girl in the park the other day
She had a smile that caught my eye
She was blooming like flowers in May
And I wondered why

She started sharing her story
How she had barely survived
A friend saved her from a certain death
This is what she said

Everybody needs somebody (somebody)
That's the way it's always been
It's not for us to be so lonely (so lonely)
Hold on to each other and give

You may be in over your head
And not see a way out
There's always someone there for you
Just hold out, hold out your hand

Everybody needs somebody (somebody)
That's the way it's always been
It's not for us to be so lonely (so lonely)
Hold on to each other and give

Everybody needs somebody (somebody)
That's the way it's always been
It's not for us to be so lonely (so lonely)
Hold on to each other and live