Hold On This Time

Lyrics

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1: Mavis Staples] How many times have you walked away Leaving me on bended knees Pleading: "Darling, won't you stay" And each time you leave you come back again If I take you back this time Will you stay until the end? [Chorus: Mavis Staples, William Bell] Hold on Hold on this time Hold on Just hold on girl and don't let go (Just hold on girl and don't let go) Hold on Hold on this time Hold on (Just hold on girl and don't let go) [Verse 2: William Bell] You been patient, girl, that's plain to see Your place is here by my side One day I hope I'll make you see Those other girls, they can't match your love I only want them for a day The love they give can't take your place [Chorus: William Bell, Mavis Staples] So hold on Hold on this time Hold on Just hold on girl and don't let go Hold on, hold on this time Hold on (Hold on) Just hold on girl and don't let go (Just hold on girl and don't let go) Hold on, hold on this time Hold on, hold on Hold on, baby [Verse 3: Mavis Staples, William Bell] Too many times I stood in line I watched you play your little games Wind up losing every time Forgive me girl, I'll settle down Say you'll wait, it ain't too late Say your love is still around [Chorus: Mavis Staples, William Bell] Hold on Hold on this time Hold on (Hold on) Just hold on girl and don't let go (Just hold on girl and don't let go) Hold on Hold on this time Hold on baby (Hold on) To the one that loves ya (Just hold on girl and don't let go) [Outro: Mavis Staples, William Bell] Hold to the one that needs ya Hold on, girl, to the one that wants you by his side Hold on, baby (Hold on) Hold on (Hold on) Hold on, darling, hold on Don't let go Hold, hold, hold, hold on baby Hold on, don't let go Hold it, hold it, baby hold it Hold on, don't let go