I am the man for the baby I am the man to give you love and tenderness, my baby I know that I can't be searched for the key to love, my darling But it's been hard to find Cause on every heart you found a lock But there's not a lock on mine I found you crying, so tired of trying Sitting by yourself alone, girl Reached out a hand, helped you to stand Held you till your tears were gone, my darling Oh yeah Your eyes are dry, now open to see Your search is ending right here with me, girl Oh yeah Because I am the man for the baby I am the man to give you love and tenderness, my baby I know that I can't If you need someone to love and guide you I am the man to lead you from the darkest day beside you I am the man Cause I got the love you need, my darling I got the love you want, my darling I give the feeling, you give the loving You can have all you want, oh You let me console you And you listen while I told you, girl That you can stop the running If what you need is loving, baby Oh yeah You can keep looking, but soon you'll see Your tracks will lead you right back to me, girl Oh yeah Because I am the man I am the man Don't you know I'm the man I'm the man, I'm the man If you need someone to wipe your crying eyes I am the man to show you to a sweet enchanted paradise I know that I can I am the man for you, baby I am the man to give you love and tenderness, my baby I know that I can So come on and walk with me, my darling Reach out your hand to me I've got it Your search is over, lean on my shoulder I'll make you so happy Because I am the man for you, baby I am the man to give you love and tenderness, my baby I know that I can I'll give you all the love, my darling, you will ever need I'll give you my heart and soul When you come walk with me I'm the man, I'm the man