If I'm sitting home alone And I find my telephone Can I call you? If I spoke to you before But I need to tell some more Can I call again? A telephone just ain't enough When this lonely night gets just too tough To take Can I come on your door knockin' When we're done through talking Can I call you? 'Cause I need love so badly To ever see me through That's why I keep reaching out for you If my money's runnin' low And I need a place to go Can I call you? If I got a fresh supply Of some wine to get us high Should I call you up? If I dread you should discover That I tried another lover Just to see how good you are, baby When you're all done screaming, shouting I'ma throwing things and pouting Can I call you? 'Cause I need you so near me I can't let you go So don't ever tell me, tell me "no" 'Cause I need love so badly To ever see me through That's why I keep reaching out for you