I saw her today at the reception

A glass of wine in her hand

I knew she would meet her connection

At her feet was her footloose man

No, you can't always get what you want

You can't always get what you want

You can't always get what you want

But if you try sometime you'll find

You get what you need

I went down to the Chelsea drugstore

To get your prescription filled

I was standing in line with Mr. Jimmy

And, man, did he look pretty ill

You can't always get what you want, well no

You can't always get what you want. I tell you, baby

You can't always get what you want, no

But if you try sometimes you just might find, uh, mm

You get what you need, oh yeah, woo!

Ah, woo!

You get what you need, yeah, oh baby

Ah yeah

...........