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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Irene Cara
Irene Cara
Vocals
Frank Owens
Frank Owens
Piano
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lesley Gore
Lesley Gore
Lyrics
Martin Gore
Martin Gore
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bernie Grundman
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer
Chuck Irwin
Chuck Irwin
Recording Engineer
F. Kulaga
F. Kulaga
Recording Engineer
Lincoln Clapp
Lincoln Clapp
Assistant Engineer
Martin Gore
Martin Gore
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sometimes I wonder
Where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in?
Make-believing is hard alone
Out here, on my own
[Verse 2]
We're always proving
Who we are
Always reaching
For that rising star
To guide me far
And shine me home
Out here on my own
[Chorus]
When I'm down and feeling blue
I close my eyes, so I can be with you
Oh baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
[Verse 3]
Until the morning sun appears
Making light of all my fears
I dry the tears I've never shown
Out here on my own
[Chorus]
But when I'm down and feeling blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
[Verse 4]
Sometimes I wonder
Where I've been
Who I am, do I fit in?
I may not win
But I can't be thrown
Out here on my own
[Outro]
Out here on my own
Written by: Lesley Gore, Michael Gore

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