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The Isley Brothers - Tears (Official Video) ft. Ronald Isley
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The Isley Brothers
The Isley Brothers
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Babyface
Babyface
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ronald Isley
Ronald Isley
Producer
Peter Mokran
Peter Mokran
Mixing Engineer
Angela Winbush
Angela Winbush
Producer
Kenny Ochoa
Kenny Ochoa
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
No
We're, we're of the light
Ooh, yeah
Oh, yeah
[Verse 2]
Thank you, baby
For the years you've given me
For each beat of my heart
For every breath I breathe
[Verse 3]
Thank you, sweetie
For the best times of my life
Through the good, through the bad
You were always by my side
[Verse 4]
I never thought I'd need someone
Who'd love unselfishly
And I appreciate the way you love
And sacrifice for me
[Verse 5]
I can't hold back these tears
Let me cry
Although, a man ain't supposed to cry, babe
If I hold back my tears
I'll just die
You've given so much to my life
[Verse 6]
Thank you, lady
For the joy you bring to life
When all was lost and gone
You brought hope back in sight
[Verse 7]
Thank you, honey
For being my best friend
When I thought no one understood
You would always understand
[Verse 8]
I used to think that I knew love
And what true love would mean
Now, I know that I didn't know much
'Cause you taught me everything
[Verse 9]
I can't hold back these tears
Let me cry
Although, a man's not supposed to cry
If I hold back my tears
I'll just die
You've given so much to my life
[Verse 10]
Whoa, God so loved the world
That He blessed us all with you
Then He gave me a heart
And now, I'm giving it to you, baby
[Verse 11]
And these tears I cry are tears of joy
My happiness, I do rejoice
In the love you give unselfishly
Your constant sacrifice for me, baby
[Verse 12]
I can't hold back these tears
Let me cry
Although, a man's not supposed to cry
If I hold back my tears
I'll just die
You've, you've, you've given so much to my life
[Verse 13]
I can't hold back these tears
Let me cry
Although, a man's not supposed to cry
If I hold back my tears
I'll just die
Oh, you've given so much, so much, so much to my life, baby
[Verse 14]
I can't hold back these tears
Let me cry
If I hold back my tears
I'll just die
Oh, don't let me, don't, don't, don't
[Verse 15]
I can't hold back these tears
Yeah
I'll just die
Whoa-oh
Written by: Babyface

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