I woke up this morning   And my back door was open   I knew that you left me behind   You had been by my side   We had nothing to hide   But I didn't think   You'd change your mind.      Darling you know   When my feelings are showing   It's hard to keep my love in control   Don't leave me lonely   You know I want you only   You'll always have my love to hold   But everybody knows what I need   I need love.      Chorus:   Don't leave me lonely tonight   Stay home and make it right   Don't leave me lonely tonight   Stay at home and hold me tight.      So if you've got your doubts   Or you're feelin' down and out   Just pick up your telephone   I'll always be there   To show you that I care   I'll see that you're never alone.      Stay by my side   We've got nothing to hide   We know this love of ours is real   We'll never be lonely   If you just love me only   You'll always know just how I feel   Everybody knows just what we need   We need love.      Chorus:   Don't leave me lonely tonight   Stay home and make it right   Don't leave me lonely tonight   Stay at home and hold me tight.      I woke up this morning   And my back door was open   I knew that you left me behind   You had been by my side   We had nothing to hide   But I didn't think   You'd change your mind.      Darling you know   When my feelings are showing   It's hard to keep my love in control   Don't leave me lonely   You know I want you only   You'll always have my love to hold   But everybody knows what we need   We need love.      Chorus:   Don't leave me lonely tonight   Stay home and make it right   Don't leave me lonely tonight   Stay at home and hold me tight.