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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Alec John Such
Bass Guitar
David Bryan
Keyboards
Jon Bon Jovi
Lead Vocals
Richie Sambora
Background Vocals
Tico Torres
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jon Bon Jovi
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Randy Staub
Mixing Engineer
Bob Rock
Producer
Darren Grahn
Assistant Recording Engineer
Obie O'Brien
Additional Engineer
Ed Korengo
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Greg Goldman
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Jim Labinski
Assistant Mixing Engineer
B. Dobbs
Assistant Recording Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
The last time that I saw her
Was the night she said goodbye
She said that love's a stranger
And it's sure to pass you by, yes she did
As she packed up her belongings
Baby wouldn't look me in the eye
But I could see a tear roll off her face
As we both tried so hard not to cry
She said
[Chorus]
I never wanted the stars
Never shot for the moon
I like them right where they are
All I wanted was you
So, baby, just turn away
'Cause I can't face the truth
All I'm trying to say
Is all I wanted was you
[Verse 2]
I tried so hard to remember
Where, when, how, why, love went away
I tried to drown myself in pity
But your memory kept calling your name, yes it did
I bought you fancy cars and diamond rings, baby
All the things that my money brings
And the servants to paint the skies blue
And I worked so hard seven days a week
Built a fortress for your heart to keep
If I could I'd wrap these words up for you, yeah
[Chorus]
I never wanted the stars
Never shot for the moon
I like them right where they are
All I wanted was you
So baby just turn away
'Cause I can't face the truth
All I'm trying to say
Is all I wanted was you
[PostChorus]
I want you
I want you
Baby, I want you
[Bridge]
But never thought you were alone
I filled the party up with company
But never made our house a home
[Bridge]
All I got is my guitar, these chords, and the truth
All I got is my guitar, but all I want
Baby, all I want
[Chorus]
I never wanted the stars
Never shot for the moon
I like them right where they are
All I wanted was you
So, baby, just turn away
'Cause I can't face the truth
All I'm trying to say
Is all I wanted was you
[Outro]
I want you
I want you
Baby, I want you
I never wanted the stars
I want you
I never shot for the moon
I want you
I like them right where they are
Baby, I want you
So, baby, just turn away
I want you
'Cause I can't face the truth
I want you
All I wanted to say
Baby, I want you
I never wanted the stars
I want you
I never shot for the moon
I want you
I like them right where they are
Baby, I want you
Written by: J. Bon Jovi