This Time [1974 Version]

Lyrics

[Intro] You know, in life each man has to make his final decision And you know what, baby? On the private side, my decision is you, and (This time we're gonna make it) Oh baby, yeah-yeah (This time I know it's love) Mmm-hmm-hmm [Verse 1] Fallin' in and out of love was our school day game I remember Billy Jack and Mary Jane Breakin' eachother's seems to been so much fun 'Cause makin' up was so easily done But through the years it's heartaches and feels I learned to love, it's your heart you got to get in [Chorus] (This time) We gonna make it, whoa baby, yeah-yeah (This time) I know it's love I know it's love this time baby, yeah That's why I say [Verse 2] This time we gonna make it Here's our chance, so girl let's take it 'Cause breakin' up is no more just a game Because the hurt can bring too much pain So let's take a stance, start makin' plans You'll be my woman, and I'll be your man, 'cause [Chorus] (This time we're gonna make it) We gonna make it, oh baby, yeah-yeah (This time) I know it's love Understand baby, yeah [Bridge] You see [Verse 3] This time I'll be good Do anything that a man should Each night I go to bed, I say a special prayer "Dear Lord, when I wake, let us still be here" 'Long as water it's wet, and fire is hot I'm gonna give you all the lovin' I got, baby [Chorus] This time we gonna make it, oh baby, yeah-yeah (This time) I know it's love I know it's love this time, baby [Refrain] All we got to do is stay together, honey (This time we're gonna make it) I know we can make baby, yes we can [Outro] Oh baby, oh baby, oh baby (This time I know it's love) All you got to do is believe