And do all the things that you want me to, but
Girl, I want to provide for you
Don't bring me down
I feel I'm nothing in your eyes
Girl, I want to provide for you
Oh, baby, baby, baby don't hurt me
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
Please, oh no, no don't bring me down
One thing I can't take is your neglect
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
Because my best just ain't good enough
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
Because my best just ain't good enough
Do all the things that you want me to, but
It makes me feel like giving up
So please don't bring me down
Oh, no, no, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
You complain and criticize
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
Sacrifices, I will make
One thing I need is your respect
Then troubles are easy to rise above
I'm beggin', oh no, don't bring me down
I need your tender lovin'
It makes me feel like giving up
Oh, no no, baby
I'm ready to give, as well as take
More than anything, I need your love
Oh, oh no, don't bring me down
I'm beggin' you darlin'