Original theme & lyrics: Calvin Lewis, Andrew Wright Originally performed by: Percy Sledge Verse one: When a man loves a woman Can't keep his mind on nothin' else He'd trade the world For a good thing he's found. If she is bad, he can't see it She can do no wrong Turn his back on his best friend If he puts her down. Verse two: When a man loves a woman Spend his very last dime Trying to hold on to what he needs He'd give up all his comforts And sleep out in the rain If she said it ought to be... Verse three: When a man loves a woman Spend his very last dime Trying to hold on to what he needs He'd give up all his comforts Sleep out in the rain If she said it ought to be... Verse four: When a man loves a woman Spend his very last dime Trying to hold on to what he needs He'd give up all his comforts Sleep out in the rain If she said it ought to be