Shed a tear 'cause I'm missing you
I'm still alright to smile
Girl, I think 'bout 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"
"'Cause all we need is just a little patience"
Said, "Sugar, make it slow and we'll come together fine
"'Cause all we need is just a little patience"

Patience
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 just a little patience"
Said, "Sugar, take the time 'cause the lights they shine so bright"
"'Cause you and I, we've got what it takes to make it"

We won't fake it
I'll never break it
Because I couldn't take it

Just a little patience, yeah
Just a little patience, yeah
Just a little patience, yeah
Just a little patience, yeah
Just a little patience, yeah

I've been walking the streets at night
Just trying to get it right
It's hard to see with so many around
You know I don't like being stuck in the crowd

And the streets don't change but maybe the names
I ain't got time for the game 'cause I need you
Yeah, 'cause I need you
Ooh, I need you
Whoa, I need you
All this time