Cover art for Hungry by Eric Clapton
Aug. 27, 19761 viewer

Hungry Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Last night as I stepped into the stage lights
I heard the people cry when they saw my face
There's nothing like our hearts beating in time
The crowd may inspire, but you give me my strength

[Chorus]
Oh, hungry, I'm hungry, I'm hungry
For your sweet smile
Lonely, I'm lonely, I'm lonely
I need to hold you for a while

[Verse 2]
I've been slipping into desperation
You're the only salvation that the Lord designed
Your absence is controlling my defenses
My life is senseless without you by my side

[Chorus][x2]

[Verse 3]
Loose ladies on the road will drive you crazy
Every "no" becomes a "maybe", it never takes too long
Missing you, I don't know what I'm gonna do
You don't know what I'm going through, everything seems wrong
[Chorus]

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Electric Guitar
Release Date
August 27, 1976
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