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Willie Nelson - I Just Can't Let You Say Goodbye
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Vocals
Emmylou Harris
Emmylou Harris
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Recording Engineer
Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois
Producer
Mark Howard
Mark Howard
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

I had not planned on seeing you
I was afraid of what I'd do
But pride is strong and here am I
And I just can't let you say goodbye
Please have no fear you're in no harm
As long as you're here in my arms
But you can't leave so please don't try
I just can't let you say goodbye
What force behind your evil mind
Can make your lips speak so unkind
To one who loves as much as I
But I just can't let you say goodbye
The flesh around your throat is pale
Indented by my fingernails
Please don't scream and please don't cry
I just can't let you say goodbye
Your voice is still it speaks no more
You'll never hurt me anymore
Death is a friend to love and I
'Cause now you'll never say goodbye (Goodbye)
Written by: Willie Nelson

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