John Hamilton Poet Lyric

What does it take to win your love

What does it take (to win your love)

Staring out my window,
wondering what to do,
With this empty heart,
inside this lonely room,
I know how much I love you,
but, I can't get through to you

Chorus
So, what does it take (oh baby)
tell me, what does it take?
What do I have to do to win your love?
I offered you my love, but it's just not enough
and my heart it just keeps breaking.


Maybe I can't buy a 
mansion in Malibu,
I can't even buy a 
penthouse with a view,
Maybe way deep down that's
been what, really bothers you!


Chorus
So, what does it take (oh baby)
tell me, what does it take?
What do I have to do to win your love?
I offered you my love, but it's just not enough
and my heart it just keeps breaking


I know I can't be happy
living without you,
I always thought you'd be
the one to see me through,
Why is love so crazy,
so unfair and so cruel?

Chorus
So, what does it take (oh baby)
tell me, what does it take?
What do I have to do to win your love?
I offered you my love, but it's just not enough
and my heart it just keeps breaking

So tell me now, What does it take?
Oh baby, What does it take?
Oh darling, 
What...    does .... it...   take?

September 29,2019
John Derek Hamilton
revised July 29,2025

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Winged Warrior October 9, 2019 at 4:37 AM I agree with Chris...Johnny Zep!...love the lyric my friend...^WW^ :o)

Brenda Chiri October 1, 2019 at 11:34 AM Lovin this song brought a smile to my face reading you today!;) John Hamilton October 1, 2019 at 12:30 PM Thanks Brenda I'm so pleased that you like this one, and stopped by to leave a comment!

Vijay Pandit October 1, 2019 at 6:45 AM Your lyrics reach the depth of emotions..so true to real life..so well written, John. John Hamilton October 1, 2019 at 9:05 AM Thanks Vijay, you know how much I appreciate your positive support, but I will say it again, thank you for your kindness to me and my songwriting!

Sandra Adams September 30, 2019 at 6:56 PM i love this one John, the longing is strong enough to feel it through your words...i could see you sitting in that lonely room brokenhearted lost in the despair...great write! :) hugs John Hamilton September 30, 2019 at 8:37 PM Thanks Sandy for your supportive comments I do appreciate it!

Heidi Sands September 30, 2019 at 5:26 PM John. I love this song and it will be a favorite. It doesn't take money for love to be genuine :) John Hamilton September 30, 2019 at 6:18 PM Thanks Heidi I was hoping you would see this one, I don't know why, maybe somehow I knew you would like this one, thanks so much especially for the fave!

Chris Green September 30, 2019 at 4:48 PM Not only is the desire and longing in this l song strong you can feel it, it wouldn't need to be for me because I know this feeling personally. Sounds like something Zeppelin might do, a bluesy rift leading into it. Very cool my friend. John Hamilton September 30, 2019 at 5:07 PM Hey Chris great comment, Zeppelin....hmn hey can you shoot me Robert Plants number I'll see if he wants it! lol!!