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Listen to My Life by Mary J. Blige
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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Vocals
B. Brockman
B. Brockman
Programming
Barry White
Barry White
Sampled Artist
Chucky Thompson
Chucky Thompson
All Instruments
Jo-Jo Hailey
Jo-Jo Hailey
Background Vocals
Joel Hailey
Joel Hailey
Background Vocals
LaTonya Blige
LaTonya Blige
Background Vocals
Nashiem Myrick
Nashiem Myrick
Programming
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Songwriter
Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson
Songwriter
Joel Hailey
Joel Hailey
Songwriter
Nelson R. Pigford
Nelson R. Pigford
Songwriter
Sean "Puffy" Combs
Sean "Puffy" Combs
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Chucky Thompson
Chucky Thompson
Producer
Sean "Puffy" Combs
Sean "Puffy" Combs
Producer
B. Brockman
B. Brockman
Mixing Engineer
Herb Powers
Herb Powers
Mastering Engineer
Jo-Jo Hailey
Jo-Jo Hailey
Vocal Producer
Joel Hailey
Joel Hailey
Vocal Producer
Nashiem Myrick
Nashiem Myrick
Recording Engineer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
[Chorus]
I don't know what I would do
Do without you in my life, boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy
[Verse 1]
You know if the time is right I don't wanna fuss and fight
I just wanna let you know I'm feeling good tonight
I want you to take my hand and promise you'll be cool
'Cause I know you like the way that I move
[Verse 2]
Oh, boy, you bring me joy
Some try to play me but they can't fade me
Oh, boy, you've got it going on
And you make me happy, so very happy
[Chorus]
I don't know what I would do
Do without you in my life, boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy
[Verse 3]
You know when I think of you, I'm thinking of myself
I just wanna be with you, my friend, and no one else
It's not hard to say what I feel
Because you know that my love is for real
[Verse 4]
Oh, boy, I'll be your toy
Come on and play with me
And never leave me
Oh, boy, you've got it going on
And you satisfy me, yes, you do
You satisfy me
[Bridge]
So much joy in my world
Be my man and I'll be your girl
[Chorus]
I don't know what I would do
Do without you in my life, boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy
[Verse 5]
Wait just a minute
Something else is on my mind
I don't wanna have to tell you this but one more time
You're the only man I want and I am never gonna front
On ya, baby, so relax your mind and realize
[Chorus]
I don't know what I would do
Do without you in my life, boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy
[Outro]
I don't know what I would do
Do without you in my life, boy
I don't know if I could live
Live without you
You bring me joy
Written by: Chucky Thompson, Diddy, Ekundayo Paris, Jo-Jo Hailey, Mary J. Blige, Nelson R. Pigford

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