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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
James Ingram
James Ingram
Vocals
Walter "Junie" Morrison
Walter "Junie" Morrison
Performer
Tim Heintz
Tim Heintz
String Instrument
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Barry Mann
Barry Mann
Songwriter
Cynthia Weil
Cynthia Weil
Songwriter
James Ingram
James Ingram
Vocal Arranger
Walter "Junie" Morrison
Walter "Junie" Morrison
Arranger
Johnny Mandel
Johnny Mandel
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Walter "Junie" Morrison
Walter "Junie" Morrison
Producer
Ross Pallone
Ross Pallone
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I did my best
But I guess my best wasn't good enough
'Cause here we are back where we were before
Seem nothing ever changes
We're back to being strangers
Wondering if we ought to stay
Or head on out the door
[Verse 2]
Just once
Can we figure out what we keep doing wrong
Why we never last for very long?
What are we doing wrong?
Just once
Can we find a way to finally make it right
To make the magic last for more than just one night?
If we could just get to it
I know we could break through it
[Verse 3]
Hmm
[Verse 4]
I gave my all
But I think my all may have been too much
'Cause Lord knows we're not getting anywhere
Seems we're always blowin'
Whatever we've got going
And it seems at times, with all we've got, we haven't got a prayer
[Verse 5]
Just once
Can we figure out what we keep doing wrong
Why the good times never last for long?
Where are we going wrong?
Just once
Can we find a way to finally make it right
To make the magic last for more than just one night?
I know we could break through it
If we could just get to it
[Verse 6]
Just once
I want to understand
Why it always comes back
To goodbye
Why can't we get ourselves in hand
And admit to one another
We're no good without each other?
Take the best and make it better
Find a way to stay together
[Verse 7]
Just once
Can we find a way to finally make it right
Whoa, to make the magic last for more than just one night?
I know we could break through it
If we could just get to it
Just once
[Verse 8]
Whoa
We can get through it
Just once
Written by: Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
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