Tom: D D ~ ~ D C 1. Bernadette, people are searching for Bb A - C the kind of love that we possess. D C Some go on, searching their whole life through, Bb A ~ and never find the love I found in you. F Dm Gm C And when I speak of you, I see envy in other men's eyes. F Dm Gm - C And I'm well aware, of what's on their mind. Gm F C They pretend to be my friend, when all the time (sweet Bernadette) Gm F C they long to persuade you from my side (sweet Bernadette). Gm Am They'd give the world and all they own C for just one moment we have known. D C Bb A - C 2. Bernadette, they want you because of the pride that it gives. D C Bb A ~ But Bernadette, I want you because I need you to live. F Dm Gm C But while I live only to hold you, F Dm Gm C some other men, they long to control you. Gm F C But how can they control you, Bernadette (sweet Bernadette), Gm F C when they cannot control themselves, Bernadette (sweet B), Gm Am C from wanting you, needing you, but darling, you belong (to me) D C Bb A - C 3. Bernadette, I tell the world, you belong to me, I tell the world. D C You're the soul of me, I tell the world, Bb A ~ you're a part of me, Bernadette ! F Bb Dm In your arms I find the kind of peace of mind A - Bb the world is searching for. F Bb Dm But you, you give me the joy this heart of mine has always A been longing for. F Dm Gm C In you I have what other men are longing for, F Dm Gm C all men need someone to worship and adore. Gm F C That's why I treasure you and place you high above, Gm F C Gm Am C for the only joy in life is to be loved, so whatever you do, Bernad., D C Bb A 4. Keep on lovin' me, Bernadette, keep on needin' me, Bernadette, ~ ~ ~ - - - - D C Bernadette ! ! Bernadette, you're the soul of me, Bb A - C more than a dream, you're clear to me. D C And Bernadette, you mean more to me, Bb A than a woman was ever meant to be .....