As Long As He Needs Me (From "Oliver!")

as long as he needs me
 oh yes he does need me
 in spite of what you see
 I'm sure that he needs me
 who else would love him still
 when they've been used so ill
 he knows I always will
 as long as he needs me
 I miss him so much when he is gone
 but when he's near me I don't let on
 the way I feel inside
 the love I have to hide
 the hell I've got my pride
 as long as he needs me
 he doesn't say the things he should
 he acts the way he thinks he should
 but all the same I'll play this game his way
 as long as he needs me
 I know where I must be
 I'll cling on steadfastly
 as long as needs me
 as long as life is long
 I'll love him right or wrong
 as somehow I'll be strong
 as long as he needs me
 if you are lonely then you will know
 when someone needs you you love them so
 I won't betray his trust
 though people say I must
 I've got to stay true just
 as long as he needs me