From the recording There Goes Rhymin' Pie Man
This one came down one day in about 1987 when I was feeling especially vulnerable, and then I went so far as to record it in Seattle with Larry Sieber on keys. And that's original City Zu member Brad Miller at the end of the song assisting on the call and response.
Necessary 1987
Everyday is a holiday
I get up like a shot outa bed
I get t’feelin’ like a schoolboy darlin’
From something that you said
‘Cause I love you
Ain’t no two ways about it
I shoulda seen it
Happenin’ to me
You’re so much more
Than a pretty girl baby
You’re necessary
It’s necessary to
Hold you at night
It’s necessary to me
It’s necessary to spend my time
Feedin’ this fever
Tryin’ t’make you mine
So if you’re wonderin’ ‘bout
My intentions
I’m hopin’ you will marry me
You’re not another lady for
A one night stand
You’re necessary
It’s necessary to be home at night
It’s necessary to call
It’s necessary to turn out the lights
To spoon you in my arms
‘Cause I love you that’s all
Everyday I learn
Something about you
And you have been
So friendly to me
You are a woman
I could love for my life
You’re necessary
It’s necessary to be home at night
It’s necessary to call
It’s necessary to turn out the lights
To spoon you in my arms
‘Cause I love you that’s all
Everyday I learn
Something about you
And you have been
So friendly to me
You are a woman
I could love for my life
You’re necessary
Yes You are a woman
I could love for my life
You’re necessary
Ad libs, fade