Lyrics of
I Want You To Want Me

The song I Want You to Want Me was written by Rick Nielsen, the guitarist of the band Cheap Trick. It was originally recorded for their second album, In Color, released in 1977. The song became a major hit when the band re-recorded it in a live version for the album Cheap Trick at Budokan, released in 1978, which captured the adoration they received in Japan. This live version became an even bigger hit in the United States, boosting the bands pop ... ularity. See more [+]

I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm beggin' you to beg me
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'd shine up my old brown shoes
I'd put on a brand new shirt
I'd get home early from work
If you'd say that you love me
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'
Feelin' all alone without a friend you know you feel like dyin'
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm beggin' you to beg me
I'd shine up my old brown shoes
I'd put on a brand new shirt
I'd get home early from work
If you'd say that you love me
Didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'
Feelin' all alone without a friend you know you feel like dyin'
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'

Feelin' all alone without a friend you know you feel like dyin'
Oh, didn't I, didn't I, didn't I see you cryin'
I want you to want me
I need you to need me
I'd love you to love me
I'm beggin' you to beg me