Judd, Wynonna - She Is His Only Need Lyrics






Billy was a small town loner
Who never did dream
Of ever leaving southern Arizona
Or ever hearing wedding bells ring
He never had a lot of luck with the ladies
But he sure had a lot of good working skills
Never cared about climbing any ladder
He knew the way in a small cafe, found the will

He met Miss Bonnie
And a little bit of her was a little too much
A few movies and a few months latter
The feeling got strong enough
They didn't own a car
So it must have been love
That drove him uptown for a diamond
That's when he started goin'

[Chorus]

Over the line
Working overtime
To give her things just to hear her say she don't deserve them
But he loves her and he just kept going overboard
Over the limit to afford to give her things he knew she wanted
'Cause without her where would he be?
See, it's not for him
She is his only need

Ring on her finger and one on the ladder
A new promotion every now and then
Bonnie worked until she couldn't tie her apron
Then stayed at home and had the first of two children
And my, how the time did fly
The babies grew up and moved away
Left 'em sitting on the front porch rocking
And Billy watching Bonnie's hair turn gray

And ev'ry once in a while you could see him get up
And he'd head downtown
'Cause he heard about something she wanted
And it just had to be found
Didn't matter how simple or how much
It was love
And, boy, ain't that love just something
When it's strong enough to keep a man goin'

[Repeat Chorus]

Over the line
Working overtime
She is his only need
His only need
Overboard
Over the limit
Just for her
She is his only need
His only need





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  1. S.... K....

    William Steward

  2. T.... S....

    Man what a beautiful song. Loved a girl this deeply in my late 20s. Wasn't much of a mushy guy or lovey dovey relationship guy til I met her. It literally felt like I got hit by lightening the first time I saw her. We dated and I fell so deeply in love with her I could barely breath. Treasured her, cherished her and adored her in ways I didn't know were possible. Every time she walked into a room id get nervous and star struck like I was seeing her for the first time.
    After 2 years together I caught her in bed with some guy.

    Cried for 3 years. Still hurts to this day.

  3. J.... R....

    Written by the great Dave Loggins. Along with "Please Come To Boston" and "Pieces of April"...one of his best. Also a wonderful vocal from Wynonna.

  4. S.... J....

    My husband loved me like this. He wore holes in his shoes, but never let me do it. When he was asleep I would throw his shoes away, replace with new ones. I lost him last year, after 44 years. I keep those glued work shoes in my room. And his cowboy boots. Somehow it helps.

  5. A.... L....

    beautiful

  6. c.... s....

    Billy was a small town loner
    Who never did dream
    Of ever leaving southern Arizona
    Or ever hearing wedding bells ring
    He never had a lot of luck with the ladies
    But he sure had a lot of good working skills
    Never cared about climbing any ladder
    He knew the way in a small cafe, found the will
    He met Miss Bonnie
    And a little bit of her was a little too much
    A few movies and a few months latter
    The feeling got strong enough
    They didn? own a car
    So it must have been love
    That drove him uptown for a diamond
    That? when he started goin?
    Over the line
    Working overtime
    To give her things just to hear her say she don? deserve them
    But he loves her and he just kept going overboard
    Over the limit to afford to give her things he knew she wanted
    Cause without her where would he be?
    See, it? not for him
    She is his only need
    Ring on her finger and one on the ladder
    A new promotion every now and then
    Bonnie worked until she couldn? tie her apron
    Then stayed at home and had the first of two children
    And my, how the time did fly
    The babies grew up and moved away
    Left 'em sitting on the front porch rocking
    And Billy watching Bonnie? hair turn gray
    And every once in a while you could see him get up
    And he's head downtown
    Cause he heard about something she wanted
    And it just had to be found
    Didn't matter how simple or how much
    It was love
    And, boy, ain't that love just something
    When it? strong enough to keep a man going?
    Over the line
    Working overtime
    To give her things just to hear her say she don? deserve them
    But he loves her and he just kept going overboard
    Over the limit to afford to give her things he knew she wanted
    Cause without her where would he be?
    See, it? not for him
    She is his only need
    Over the line
    Working overtime
    She is his only need
    His only need
    Overboard
    Over the limit
    Just for her
    She is his only need
    His only need

  7. I.... M....

    One of the best love stories in words of song.

  8. J.... L....

    I didn't know this song until my ex boyfriend from 12 years ago would play it for me ❤ we live different lives now and haven't spoken in several years but he was the first boy I fell head over heels in love with. I will never not listen to this song without thinking of him.

  9. K.... H....

    This is my Mom and Dads song. Unconditional love. I miss them so very much

  10. T.... V....

    Love this song, it's a feel good song!

  11. T.... C....

    😭❤

  12. F.... W....

    So Nice.

  13. M.... M....

    I remember this came out when I was in the 7th grade.

  14. M.... S....

    Fits my mom and dad to a t .......... I cry every time I hear it..they loved each other till they didn't ....my mom was sick a very long time and he looked after her....even on their 40th wedding anniversary he got down on one knee ,,the got the ring she wanted...I now wear that ring, they died in 2001 and 2002 ...first her then him ........thank you for this song

  15. B.... B....

    R. I. P Joker and Harley. I am out, no seances. Done.

    B.... B....

    Man, this hurts so deeply.

  16. a.... w....

    Oh ,hell I love the song,, and just also think it's amazing how she hits them high noted

    a.... w....

    Thank you dear

  17. C.... ....

    Awesome song. Another timeless masterpiece penned by Dave Loggins and sang perfectly by Wynonna Judd! One of my all-time favorite songs!

  18. 0.... ....

    Perhaps the only thing better than Dave Loggins' incredible song is Wynonna's amazing interpretation.

  19. M.... B....

    This is my fav song by Wynonna...

  20. c.... h....

    I'm still waiting to meet this Wonderful Soul" Awesome.

  21. D.... A....

    its one of my favorite songs

  22. b.... ....

    true heart in delivery, a little bitchy in concert, but true soul of modern country sound. Go Wynonna.

  23. M.... 5....

    💖💖💖 this song. Of course, my name is Bonnie.

  24. D.... A....

    one of my favorites

  25. D.... R....

    good song (Life story here)

  26. J.... K....

    Being from Ky this song really hits me hard. I have been with my wife 27 years. Married 25 of them. I have always worked hard and raised our family of 4 kids. I loved surprising her with gifts and going overboard for her. Now my health and career are gone. I dont have the money to do those things anymore and it hurts my heart deeply. I still cook, clean and do all the essentials but it's hard on a mans heart when he cant do more for his woman.

  27. B.... H....

    This was the 1st song that me and my new bride danced to at our reception. That was 27 years ago this May. Almost lost her to cancer lots of prayers and love she has been clean for over 10 years now. She was in stage 4. I have to listen to this one often. Great song great memories of my marriage

  28. E.... E....

    I love this song!!! so pretty. 😍☺

  29. J.... H....

    My God, no other lady can pour more into a song than Wyonna, her voice one angelic gift nonpareil!

  30. J.... H....

    Lovely song, that type of love lasts as long as the hearts beat.

  31. P.... D....

    What a beautiful song, fantastic.

  32. T.... 1....

    I married this exact man. I first heard this song when it was released and cried my heart out. 26 years later, 2016, I met him, married him and continue to cry because I don't deserve him.

    T.... 1....

    yes you do

  33. J.... H....

    Brilliant song, and great performance by Wynonna. When country was still country and not masquerading as pop, and bad pop at that. Then again, for the most part, music today is horrible, given real musicians are practically gone from the scene and the ones who are there are not very good at all, at least those who are "popular".

    J.... H....

    A lot of truth in that

    J.... H....

    No truer words have ever been spoken!

  34. R.... S....

    I remember sitting at the Chatterbox in Tucson Arizona in 1993 and listening to this song on the juke box. Wishing I could find such a love, now here I am in 2018 and just celebrated my 8th wedding anniversary with "My only need".

  35. A.... M....

    Every man needs treat every he woman he loves like Billy did.

    A.... M....

    Many can't, but to be fair Women don't love the men in their lives this way either.

    A.... M....

    I have a Billy in my life.....so blessed

  36. B.... B....

    Song still kicks assssss!😊👌🎶

  37. D.... B....

    her first solo top 40 hit, reaching #1 on the country charts in 1992!!!

  38. M.... ....

    Wonderful lyrics, very well sung, octave shift sends chills up and down my spine. Thanks, Wynona, for singing a beautiful ballad to the undeservedly forgotten folks who are the salt of the earth of the USA!

  39. a.... D....

    I think of my husband when I hear this song, I love him so much. I don't know if he knows how much I love him.

  40. D.... R....

    coconut oil for hep C........nioma?

  41. W.... M....

    My boyfriend played & sang this song to me in 1994. After 23 years of marriage, he still does. And yes, still makes me cry. I am a lucky woman.

    W.... M....

    bless you

    W.... M....

    You sure are

    W.... M....

    Since you feel "lucky" I'd say you both are lucky...it's rare

  42. d.... h....

    great damn song!!!#

  43. S.... S....

    And it's still just an amazing song after all these years!!!! Country Music will ever be this good again!!! Ever!!!

  44. R.... M....

    I really live listening to Ms Judd. I converted from R+B to Country because of her.

  45. T.... H....

    Loved this album

  46. i.... ....

    Thinkyouknowmusic on Facebook brought me here.

  47. M.... G....

    Am I the only one that feels like this is sped up?

  48. C.... T....

    A song' That No Doubt, Was Meant For Me & Mark" When Miss Judd Sung This Song, Seemed As If She Was Singing It Only For Me & Mark" Who Else Possible ?, No One .

  49. C.... H....

    I have seen many love story movies, read countless autobiography & stories of romance. I can say from the bottom of my heart; this song gives me goose bumps. I am so intrigued with this wonderful story, it brings happy tears to my eyes. To be told with the soul in this woman's voice, leaves me speechless. This beats any movie & any books I've read. Oh, and told in under 5 minutes!

    C.... H....

    Your post gave me goosebumps! You are right on the money with your statement. The line "To give her things just to hear her say she don't deserve them, but he loved her and he just kept going overboard.." What a beautiful vocal arrangement, accompanied by the emotion in her voice. Everything that was engineered into this gem works perfectly. Not not one flaw. Just beautiful.

    C.... H....

    @Sergio Cabezuela Magic happens when you put a great songwrter, Dave Loggins together with a great singer, Wyononna

  50. C.... S....

    my wonderful grandparents were married over 50 years and they both were very much still in love with each other....he got sick passrd away in Oct 1992 she follwed in Feb 1993....just like the song says if he heard her say she wanted or needed something he searched till he found it....unfortunately that kinda love is very rare these days....love you much granny and paw paw and miss you even more...

    C.... S....

    The most golden sound and words ever of any song by any artist.

  51. h.... ....

    Dave Loggins song... and I think a wonderful rendition.... ('for all you haters out there ;o)

  52. N.... K....

    why is there a lookalike at 2:50?

  53. m.... ....

    Great love song!

  54. s.... s....

    Sweetest song, ever. Love Wy and Cactus. God bless you both.

  55. B.... A....

    must be nice to be his only need

  56. J.... D....

    Reminds me of me and my ex

  57. d.... k....

    I love this song by Wynoona it has so much feeling in it

  58. S.... F....

    This is a good song!

  59. E.... S....

    the second photo in this video, she looks a bit like Jo Dee Messina ( not a bad comparison I love both ladies )

  60. G.... B....

    Ei mikään tyhjänpäiväinen piipittäjä! On omaakin ääntä, eikä vain mixaria tuunaamassa!

  61. j.... ....

    Best Wynona song, ever.

    j.... ....

    johniedesk 😊

    j.... ....

    AGREED😊💓

    j.... ....

    Probably the only real good song

  62. r.... ....

    This song had major significance for me many years ago and still can choke me up when caught off guard when it happens to be played

  63. J.... C....

    lost both my parents-cant hear this song w/o crying-it describes their lives to a T. Miss them both so much & hope I see them again someday

    J.... C....

    My condolences to you and your family/friends.

  64. e.... p....

    Elvis> The Judds

    e.... p....

    Jerry Lee Lewis is the real King

  65. H.... L....

    Hey Elvis just because you can say something doesn't mean you have to or should. Run along jerk. Nobody cares what you think, or if you think.

  66. C.... M....

    She is so beautiful!

  67. e.... p....

    fat and stupid is no way to go thru life

  68. M.... K....

    then why are you on her page even listening to this. wierdo

  69. J.... B....

    oh i cant read that stuff

  70. t.... m....

    Oh Rosemary... I'm sure your cousin "sees" much more than you think! God is in control and things like these have a way "His" way of working out. I'm sure she is "very" aware and PROUD of "her" baby girls... Blessings to ya ALL!
    These are exactly the things that make Heaven, so preciously Heaven, keep the Faith, love her girls.

  71. R.... W....

    I have loved this song for 21 years, my cousin passed away after she delivered 2 beautiful baby girls. I always thought of her when I listened to this song. She was a beautiful woman, full of love, full of life, but she did not get to live the life she dreamed of, rocking her babies and watching them grown into the beautiful women they have become. I miss you JR.

  72. e.... p....

    free speech, I really cant stand her and wouldnt walk across the street to see her for free and her sister's a goddamn commie

    e.... p....

    Let this not distract from the fact that Jerry Lee Lewis is the King

  73. d.... b....

    you r a big bully not to mention very narrow minded and as for her being as big as a whale,what does that have to do with her voice? big girls r probably all u can get

  74. J.... D....

    Love it

  75. h.... o....

    love this song

  76. s.... ....

    Ok. Knock yourself out and Happy New Year.

  77. e.... p....

    free speech as always icnat stand her momma either

  78. s.... ....

    Can't we just enjoy the music, it's the holidays in case you forgot. If you don't like it find someone you like; it's a big sea out there.

  79. e.... p....

    oversinging bad girl

  80. e.... p....

    right, look at the artists i have on my channel, my god she is a s big as a whale, cant stand her

  81. e.... s....

    then you know absolutely nothing about real musical talent.

  82. S.... L....

    Dedicated to my love...David ballard <3

  83. s.... ....

    i love this song, big fan of the judds, yeah yeah , workin over time baby

  84. J.... c....

    The best song ever...Great Love...

  85. e.... p....

    I hate that oversinging and that whole Judds thing, she and her mother are like two singers on a cruise ship who were never quite good enough to make it big.

    e.... p....

    Where have you been? They made it to the top!

  86. j.... ....

    get bent.

  87. R.... ....

    "We waste time looking for the perfect lover, instead of creating the perfect love." Tom Robbins Without the foundation of, Honesty, Communication, and Mutual Respect, in any healthy relationship, what you have is a hallow dance of shadows, an illusion that evaporates, when tested by the hard light of life. Love thrives in the sunshine, but grows, and bears its sweet fruits, under the gloom of overcast skies. Bless you for having the moral fortitude not to soil it with an advertisement! Will

  88. p.... g....

    This song describes my husband to a T. He such a wonderful soulmate , friend, lover and the father to my two children, Been together 48 years, Thank you GOD for sending him to me.

  89. s.... ....

    @stevolovesthailand, you can't buy love dude, surely you know that now, she did you a favor by leaving and gave you the chance to find the right one for you. The woman you deserve!!

  90. e.... p....

    she's really a cow isn't she?

  91. d.... ....

    We just saw Wynonna and Naomi at the Oregon State Fair last nite and Wy still sings this song with such Heart and Soul!!! We love those good women. Keep it coming Wy!! Love you, S and L in Oregon

  92. M.... C....

    I'm not a huge country fan, but this song is absolutely wonderful!!!! Really beautiful lyrics, and great emotion from Wynonna.

  93. T.... M....

    to the best man I ever worked with !!!

  94. j.... ....

    this song makes me smile and tear up whenever I hear it. reminds me of me and my husband

  95. J.... H....

    WONDERFUL SONG AND VOICE