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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Michael McDonald
Vocals
Michael Mason
Synthesizer
David Lasley
Background Vocals
Sir Harry Bowens
Background Vocals
Sweat Pea Atkinson
Background Vocals
George Perilli
Drums
Bernie Chiaravalle
Guitar
Paulinho Da Costa
Percussion
Don Was
Synthesizer
John Tesh
Synthesizer
Michael Hanna
Synthesizer
Charles Frichtel
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael McDonald
Songwriter
Diane Warren
Songwriter
Paul Riser
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Michael McDonald
Producer
Michael Mason
Assistant Engineer
Bob Schaper
Engineer
Ed Cherney
Engineer
Jeff Hendrickson
Engineer
Ross Pallone
Engineer
George Marino
Mastering Engineer
Don Was
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I know that you're afraid to love
You've been hurt before
Love broke your heart
So, you closed the door
Now, here I am, outside your world
Wishin' you'd let me in
Give me half a chance to prove you wrong
Baby, all your tears have come and gone
Talkin' 'bout a brand-new start
[Chorus]
Take it to heart
Baby, believe it
This love is so strong
That it won't let you go
Baby, hold on, you'll see
Just how good it's gonna be
Gonna be here, long as you need it
Never take your world, tear it apart
Take it to heart
Baby
[Verse 2]
You're gonna have to trust someone
It's a shame if you don't
'Cause it ain't no life, living all alone
[PreChorus]
Let me show you how to love again
There's no broken heart
That love won't mend
Talkin' 'bout a brand-new start
[Chorus]
Take it to heart
Baby, believe it
Love is so strong
That it won't let you go
Baby, hold on, you'll see
Just how good it's gonna be
Gonna be here, long as you need it
Never take your world and blow it apart
Take it to heart
[Bridge]
I just want to be the one
That'll be there by your side
So, take this love of mine
[Chorus]
Take it to heart
Take it to heart
Baby, believe it
This love is so strong
Love is so strong
That it won't let you go
Baby, hold on, you'll see
Just how good it's, just how good it's gonna be
Gonna be here, long as you need it
Never take your world and tear it apart
Take it to heart
Baby, believe it
This love is so strong
This love is so strong
[Outro]
Baby
Baby
Girl, you can take it
Love is a second chance to find all that we lost
We can make it, baby
Love's always worth a try
No matter what the cost
Oh, girl
I know you don't believe your tears have come and gone
Baby
Give me just half a chance and I will prove you wrong
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Baby
Hey, baby
Yeah, we can make it
Baby, we can make it
Hey, hey
Baby
Written by: Diane Warren, Michael McDonald