Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby Ain't nothin' like the real thing, no, no Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby (Ain't nothin') Ain't nothin' like the real thing
Ooh, I've got your picture hangin' on my wall But it can't see or come to me When I call your name (When I call your name) I realize it's just a picture in a frame
I read your letters when you're not near But they don't move me and they don't groove me Like when I hear (When I'm in your arms) Your sweet voice whispering in my ear (In my ear)
No other sound Is quite the same as your name (Quite the same as your name) No touch can do half as much to make me feel better So let's stay together
Ooh, I've got memories (Memories) to look back on Though they help when you're gone I'm well aware (I'm well aware) Nothin' can take the place of you being there (Being there)
Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby (Ain't nothin') Ain't nothin' like the real thing, ooh baby Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby (Ain't nothin') Ain't nothin' like the real thing