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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Vocals
Jack Holder
Jack Holder
Acoustic Guitar
John X Volaitis
John X Volaitis
Piano
Larry Klein
Larry Klein
Bass Guitar
Russ Kunkel
Russ Kunkel
Drums
Scarlet Rivera
Scarlet Rivera
Violin
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tracy Chapman
Tracy Chapman
Producer
John X Volaitis
John X Volaitis
Additional Engineer
Marty Lester
Marty Lester
Assistant Engineer
Kevin W. Smith
Kevin W. Smith
Mixing Engineer
David Kershenbaum
David Kershenbaum
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
This time I won't show I'm vulnerable
This time I won't give in first
This time I will hold out with my love
This time I will not be hurt
[Verse 2]
Gonna love myself more than anyone else
Gonna treat me right
Gonna make you say that you love me first
And you'll be the one with the most to lose tonight
[Verse 3]
This time
This time, won't let my emotions rule my life
This time, gonna keep my heart locked safe inside
This time I'm gonna be my own best friend
This time I'm gonna be the one
[Verse 4]
To win your love, your affection
To hide my fear of rejection
This time, this time
[Verse 5]
Gonna love myself more than anyone else
Gonna treat me right
Gonna make you say that you love me first
You'll be the one with the most to lose tonight
[Verse 6]
This time
This time, won't let my emotions rule my life
This time, gonna keep my heart looked safe inside
This time I'm gonna be my own best friend
This time I'm gonna be the one
Written by: Tracy Chapman

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