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
It`ll work itself out fine
All we need is just a little patience

Said, sugar, make it slow
And we come together fine
All we need is just a little 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

---- Instrumental Interlude ----

Little patience
Mmm, yeah, mmm, yeah
Need a little patience, yeah
Just a little patience, yeah
Some more patience, yeah

I been walking the streets at night
Just trying to get it right
(Need some patience, yeah)
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 name
I ain`t got time for the game
(Gotta have some patience, yeah)
`Cause I need you
Yeah, yeah, I need you
(All it takes is patience)
Oooh, I need you
Whoa, I need you
(Just a little patience)
(Is all you need)
Oooh, this time