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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Michael Jackson
Background Vocals
Teddy Riley
Keyboards
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Jackson
Songwriter
Teddy Riley
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Michael Jackson
Producer
Teddy Riley
Producer
Bruce Swedien
Mixing Engineer
Dave Way
Additional Engineer
Jean-Marie Horvat
Additional Engineer
Richard Cottrell
Additional Engineer
Kevin Gilbert
Additional Engineer
Bernie Grundman
Mastering Engineer
Bart Stevens
Assistant Engineer
Brad Sundberg
Assistant Engineer
Dan Bosworth
Assistant Engineer
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