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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Michael Franks
Michael Franks
Performer
Wilton Felder
Wilton Felder
Bass
Jerry Steinholtz
Jerry Steinholtz
Congas
John Guerin
John Guerin
Drums
Larry Carlton
Larry Carlton
Guitar
Joe Sample
Joe Sample
Keyboards
Michael Brecker
Michael Brecker
Tenor Saxophone
Larry Bunker
Larry Bunker
Vibraphone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Michael Franks
Michael Franks
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Tommy LiPuma
Tommy LiPuma
Producer

Lyrics

After you hurt me
After I hurt you
And all of my bad dreams
One by one, came true
You said it was goodbye
But the eyes never lie
And I knew
That it was only Jive
So you found a new lover to wear your crown
And I found a cheap flat up in Chinatown
I saw you with stoned stars
In chic bars, downtown malls
But I knew that is was only jive
You cut me loose, I hit the juice
Somebody deep inside me died
Who punched that tune
Who hit the moon?
Who made the dime store gypsy lie?
You ain't got no love, Jones
Not for me, not much
Then how come the sparks fly
Every time we touch
The meaning becomes clear
Every time you are near
Baby, it's only Jive
Baby, it's only Jive
Baby, it's only Jive
Written by: Michael Franks
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