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When I Needed You Lyrics by Erasure

The B-Sides

1988

[Verse 1]
I'd like to be a child again
So many things to do
Playground noise, and coloured toys
And everything brand new

[Pre-Chorus]
I'd like to be a pirate ship
In search of hidden gold
On ocean waves that swim away
And sail around the world

[Chorus]
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend

[Verse 2]
I'd like to be a soldier
A general I would be
In battle and in glory
With ten thousand men to lead

[Pre-Chorus:]
I could be most anything
There is so much to see
I'd live a different story
If you were next to me

[Chorus]
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend

[Interlude]

[Chorus]
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend

[Pre-Chorus]
I could be most anything
There is so much to see
I'd live a different story
If you were next to me

[Chorus]
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend

[Chorus]
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend

[Chorus]
Where, where were you
When I needed you most
When I needed a friend
Where, where were you
When I needed...
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About “When I Needed You” by Erasure

Read the complete lyrics to "When I Needed You" by Erasure from the album "The B-Sides" in 1988. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Synth-Pop, Pop.

"When I Needed You" is performed by Erasure. from the album "The B-Sides" in 1988 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "When I Needed You", explore more songs by Erasure using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"When I Needed You" is credited to Erasure. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"When I Needed You" appears on "The B-Sides" in 1988.

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