Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mariah Carey
Lead Vocals
Trey Lorenz
Background Vocals
Walter Afanasieff
Piano
Dan Shea
Harpsichord
Vernon Black
Guitar
Randy Jackson
Bass
Sammy Figueroa
Percussion
Greg "Gigi" Gonaway
Drums
Ren Klyce
Timpani
Melanie Daniels
Background Vocals
Belinda Whitney Barnett
String Instrument
Cecilia Hobbs-Gardner
String Instrument
Wince Garvey
String Instrument
Laura Corcos
String Instrument
Patrique McMillan
Background Vocals
Geno Morris
Background Vocals
Kelly Price
Background Vocals
Cheree Price
Background Vocals
Peggy Harley
Background Vocals
Liz Stewart
Background Vocals
Spencer Washington
Background Vocals
Henry Casper
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Willie Hutch
Songwriter
Bob West
Songwriter
Hal Davis
Songwriter
Berry Gordy Jr.
Songwriter
Walter Afanasieff
Arranger
Dan Shea
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Mariah Carey
Producer
Walter Afanasieff
Producer
Mark Smith
Audio Technician
Scott Widney
Audio Technician
Dave Hewitt
Live Recording Engineer
Dana Jon Chappelle
Mixing Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
This next song is made popular
By the incredible Jackson 5
And it's always been one of my favorite songs
And we hope it's yours
It's called, "I'll Be There"
[Verse 2]
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name
And I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad I found you, yeah
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength
You know I'll keep holding on
[Verse 3]
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well, it's all I'm after
Just call my name
And I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you
Yeah, baby
With an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name
And I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
You know I'm so glad I found you
So glad, baby
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength
Be your strength
You know I'll keep holding on
[Verse 4]
See, if you should ever find someone new
I know she'd better be good to you
'Cause if she doesn't
Then I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
[Verse 5]
I'll be there
I'll be there, yeah
Just call my name (I'll be there)
And I'll be there
[Verse 6]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'll be there, baby
You know I'll be there, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Just call my name (I'll be there)
And I'll be there
[Verse 7]
Just look over your shoulder
Just call my name, yeah
And I'll be there
[Verse 8]
Thank you
Written by: Berry Gordy, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch