i don't know why at night i just can't sleep
i don't know why sometimes i get tired of the beat
and i don't often see the light as it shines through
don't often get the chance to say i do
and even so when things ain't right
i understand and want you by my side
every night
out of the blue i gave you my shelter
into the blue you came like an angel to me
and i so often feel the need of your laughter
you turned out to be the one i was after
and even though you break my heart
i understand and want you by my side
every night
by my side
the first time i felt that i was falling for you
i only thought how could it be
you'd never want me too
i played the games that lovers play
i knew your every charm
and hoped that time would bring the day
i'd have you in my arms
and i was deep in the mist you came to my rescue
off and adrift alone i was waiting for you
now i see all my troubled past
disappearing
i've got the chance at last for a hearing
and even when we're far apart
within my heart you're there right by my side
ain't it right
every night
by my side