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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Michael Jackson
Background Vocals
Linda Harmon
Soprano
Bryan Loren
Drums
Bill Bottrell
Drums
Brad Buxer
Keyboards
Michael Boddicker
Keyboards
David Paich
Keyboards
Steve Porcaro
Keyboards
Jai Winding
Keyboards
Louis Johnson
Bass Guitar
Larry Corbett
Cello
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Jackson
Songwriter
George del Barrio
String Arranger
Brad Buxer
Keyboard Arranger
David Paich
Keyboard Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Michael Jackson
Producer
Bill Bottrell
Producer
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
Matt Forger
Additional Engineer
Rail Rogut
Assistant Engineer
Thom Russo
Assistant Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I gave her money, I gave her time
I gave her everything inside one heart could find
I gave her passion, my very soul
I gave her promises and secrets so untold
[Verse 2]
And she promised me forever, and a day we'd live as one
We made our vows, we'd live a life anew
And she promised me in secret that she'd love me for all time
It's a promise so untrue, tell me, what will I do?
[Verse 3]
And it doesn't seem to matter and it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought no fortune, still, I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure 'cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me, did she find in someone else?
[Verse 4]
(Who is it?)
Is it a friend of mine?
(Who is it?)
Is it my brother?
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul, now
(Who is it?)
I can't take this stuff no more
[Verse 5]
I am the damned, I am the dead
I am the agony inside the dying head
This is injustice, woe unto thee
I pray this punishment would have mercy on me
[Verse 6]
And she promised me forever, that we'd live our life as one
We made our vows, we'd live a love so true
It seems that she has left me for such reasons unexplained
I need to find the truth, but see, what will I do?
[Verse 7]
And it doesn't seem to matter and it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought no fortune, still, I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure 'cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter, she just upped and ran away
[Verse 8]
(Who is it?)
Is it a friend of mine?
(Who is it?)
Is it my brother?
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul, now
(Who is it?)
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely
[Verse 9]
(Who is it?)
Is it a friend of mine?
(Who is it?)
To me, I'm bothered
(Who is it?)
Somebody hurt my soul, now
(Who is it?)
I can't take it 'cause I'm lonely
[Verse 10]
And it doesn't seem to matter and it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought no fortune, still, I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure 'cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me, did she find in someone else?
[Verse 11]
And it doesn't seem to matter and it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought no fortune, still, I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure 'cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter, she just upped and ran away
[Verse 12]
And it doesn't seem to matter and it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought no fortune, still, I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure 'cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me, did she find in someone else?
[Verse 13]
And it doesn't seem to matter and it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought no fortune, still, I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure 'cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter, she just upped and ran away
[Verse 14]
And it doesn't seem to matter and it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought no fortune, still, I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure 'cause I'm bothered everyday
And she didn't leave a letter, she just upped and ran away
[Verse 15]
And it doesn't seem to matter and it doesn't seem right
'Cause the will has brought no fortune, still, I cry alone at night
Don't you judge of my composure 'cause I'm lying to myself
And the reason why she left me, did she find in someone else? (Can't take it 'cause I'm lonely)
Written by: Michael Jackson