can i call you

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"