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Can't Let Her Get Away

Michael Jackson

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Background Vocals

Teddy Riley

Keyboards

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Songwriter

Teddy Riley

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Producer

Teddy Riley

Producer

Bruce Swedien

Mixing Engineer

Dave Way

Additional Engineer

Jean-Marie Horvat

Jean-Marie Horvat

Additional Engineer

Richard Cottrell

Richard Cottrell

Additional Engineer

Kevin Gilbert

Additional Engineer

Bernie Grundman

Bernie Grundman

Mastering Engineer

Bart Stevens

Assistant Engineer

Brad Sundberg

Assistant Engineer

Dan Bosworth

Assistant Engineer

John Chamberlain

John Chamberlain

Assistant Engineer

Julie Last

Assistant Engineer

Rail Rogut

Assistant Engineer

Thom Russo

Assistant Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

I thought she had to have it since the first time she came

Who knows the situation? Mysteries do remain

And now, I wonder why I break down when I cry

Is it something I said, or is it just a lie?

Is it just a lie?

[Verse 2]

I try so hard to love you, some things take time and shame

I think the whole world of you, your thoughts of me remain

I'll play the fool for you, I'll change the rules for you

Just say it and I'll do, just make this dream come true

Make a dream come true

[PreChorus]

If I let her get away

Though I'm begging on my knees

I'll be crying everyday

Knowing the girl that got away

[Chorus]

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

[Verse 3]

I tried to mastermind it by saying let you be

But everytime I did it, the hurt came back at me

I told you that I need you a thousand times and why

I played the fool for you and still, you said goodbye

Still, you said goodbye

[PreChorus]

If I let her get away

Then the world will have to see

A fool who lives alone

And the fool who set you free

[Chorus]

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

[Bridge]

I got the feeling trouble's gotta stop

I got the feeling she's never gonna drop

I got the feeling she's never gonna stop

I got the feeling but she's never gonna know

My friends thought she's gonna like it

I got the feeling but she's never gonna take it

I got the feeling her head's all fucked up

I got the feeling she's out to play

[Bridge]

Can't let go, oh

I got to let go, I got a feeling but she's never gonna let me

Can't let go, oh

Gotta see her, how are they gonna stop me?

I got a feeling, but she's never gonna be

Got a feeling, but she's gonna find a way

I never feel it, but she's never gonna find a way

[Chorus]

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

[Refrain]

I can't let

I can't let

I can't let

I can't let

[Chorus]

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

[Outro]

I can't let

I can't let

I can't let, I can't let her get away

I can't let, I can't let her get away

Written by: Michael Jackson, Teddy Riley

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