Share What You Got (But Keep What You Need)

William Bell (born July 16, 1939) is an American soul singer and songwriter, and one of the architects of the Stax-Volt sound. As a performer, he is probably best known for 1961's "You Don't Miss Your Water" (his debut single); 1968's "Private Number" (a duet with Judy Clay, and a top 10 hit in the UK); and 1976's "Tryin' To Love Two", Bell's only US top 40 hit, which also hit No. 1 on the R&B charts. Upon the death of Otis Redding, Bell released the well-received memorial song "A Tribute to a King". more »

Year:: 1991
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i';ll give a friend my last dime
i'd leave a job to do a favor any old time
but i won't share my baby
she's not part of a good deed
share what you got 
but keep what you need

if you can't pay your rent
Come on home with me
i'm your friend

I need my baby
can't let her go
friend don't aske for her
i'd just have to tell you no

that's why
share what you got
keep what you need

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Written by: STEVE CROPPER, DAVID PORTER, AL BELL

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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