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As Long As He Needs Me

American Idol Season 6 - The Songs

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This song is a ballad of commitment sung by the character Nancy from the musical Oliver! about her relationship with her boyfriend Bill Sykes.

Performer

Melinda Doolittle - March 20, 2007

Songwriter

Lionel Bart

Notable Recorded Versions

  • Original Broadway cast of Oliver! (1960)
  • Shirley Bassey (1967)
  • Cast of the film Oliver! (1968)

Key Lyric Phrase

As long as he needs me
I know where I must be
I'll cling on steadfastly
As long as he needs me.
She’s not there

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