I gave you love when you were lonely I gave you strenght when times were bad I've been a daddy to your children I've dried your tears when you were sad But darling you don't need to thank me Having you is thanks enough And if there's anything you owe me Darling I'll just take it out in love [ guitar ] I've been your friend when you were troubled I've stood by you when things went wrong And I've picked up each time you stumbled When you were weak I was strong But darling you don't need to thank me... Darling I'll just take it out in love