Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby Ain't nothin' like the real thing, no, no I've got your picture hangin' on the wall But it can't see or come to me when I call your name I realize it's just a picture in a frame I read your letters and you're not here But they don't move me, they don't clue me Like when I hear your sweet voice whispering in my ear Don't you know? Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby Ain't nothin' like the real thing I play my game of fantasy I pretend, but I know in reality I need the shelter of your arms to comfort me No other sound is quite the same as your name No touch can do half as much to make me feel better So let's stay together I've got the memories to look back on And all the help in your phone I'm well aware Nothing can take the place of your being there So glad we got the real thing, baby So glad we got the real thing Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby Ain't nothin' like the real thing Talk to me Ain't nothin' like the real thing, baby