Waiting on a Friend

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Lyrics

Watching girls go passing by
It ain't the latest thing
I'm just standing in a doorway
I'm just trying to make some sense
Out of these girls go passing by
The tales they tell of men
I'm not waiting on a lady
I'm just waiting on a friend

A smile relieves a heart that grieves
Remember what I said
I'm not waiting on a lady
I'm just waiting on a friend
I'm just waiting on a friend

Don't need a whore
I don't need no booze
Don't need a virgin priest
But I need someone I can cry to
I need someone to protect
Making love and breaking hearts
It is a game for youth
But I'm not waiting on a lady
I'm just waiting on a friend

B-side:	Little T&A
Format:	7"
Released:	30 November 1981
Recorded:	1972/1973 and 1981
Genre:	Rock
Length:	4:35
Label:	Rolling Stones
Writer:	Jagger/Richards
Producer:	The Glimmer Twins

"Classic Stones ballad with nice drums by Charlie."

Personnel

Lead Vocal: Mick Jagger
Electric Guitars: Mick Taylor, Keith Richards
Drums: Charlie Watts
Bass: Bill Wyman
Sax: Sonny Rollins
Piano: Nicky Hopkins
Backing Vocals: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards