One, two, one, two, three, four Shed a tear 'cause I'm missing you I'm still alright to smile Girl, I think about you every day now Was a time when I wasn't sure But you set my mind at ease There is no doubt you're in my heart now Said, woman, take it slow And it'll work itself out fine All we need is just a little patience Said, sugar, make it slow And we'll come together fine All we need is just a little patience (Patience) I sit here on the stairs 'Cause I'd rather be alone If I can't have you right now I'll wait, dear Sometimes I get so tense But I can't speed up the time But you know, love, there's one more thing to consider Said, woman, take it slow And things will be just fine You and I'll just use a little patience Said, sugar, take the time 'Cause the lights are shining bright You and I've got what it takes to make it We won't fake it Oh, I'll never break it 'Cause I can't take it Little patience, yeah Need a little patience, yeah Just a little patience, yeah Some more patience, yeah I've been walking the streets at night Just trying to get it right (Need some patience, yeah) It's hard to see with so many around You know, I don't like being stuck in the crowd (Could use some patience, yeah) And the streets don't change but, baby, the names I ain't got time for the game (Gotta have some patience, yeah) 'Cause I need you, yeah Yeah, but I need you (All it takes is patience, yeah) Oh, I need you (Just a little patience) Oh, I need you (Is all you need) Oh, this time