Once I had a gal
As sweet as she could be
Once I had a gal
And she was right for me
Kinda sandy hair
Eyes so soft and blue
That you couldn't help but care
When she looked at you
She called me baby
Baby, all the time
She said, "Baby, can't you see?"
"Baby, understand"
"Baby, you're for me"
"Won't you take my hand?"
But I pushed her away,
Wouldn't let her near
Pushed her far away
Now I'm wishing I could hear her
Call me baby
Baby, all the time
It's so lonely through the day
Lonely through the night
Lonely, lonely hours
Without that gal I held so tight
Lord, I pray that you
Will listen to my plea
Keep her close to you
So she'll come back to me
And call me baby
Baby, all the time
Baby
Baby, all the time