Can’t Let You Walk Away

Intro: Smooth Rhodes Chords, Light Percussion, Breath Ad-libs

(Michael-style vocal ad-libs)

hee-hee

shamone

Oh, girl… yeah…

Verse 1: Silky Vocals, Soft Guitar Licks, Gentle Bass Groove

Every time you turn away, it cuts me deeper (Deeper)

Girl, you got my heart in your hands, don’t you see?

I’ve been tryin’ hard to keep this love from slippin’ (Slippin’)

But I can’t fight it if you’re not here with me (No, no)

Pre-Chorus: Rising Strings, Layered Harmonies

Every night I dream of you (Dream of you)

You’re the only thing I need (Thing I need)

Don’t let go, don’t walk away…

‘Cause, baby—baby—baby—

Chorus: Big R&B Hook, MJ Ad-libs, Hypnotic Drop

I can’t let you walk away (Walk away, girl)

(Girl, you know I need you, hee-hee)

I can’t let you walk away (Walk away, girl)

Every step you take just pulls me down (Shamone, down, down)

I can’t let you—no, I can’t let you go…

Post-Chorus: Distorted Vocal Layers, Percussion Hits

(Don’t go, don’t go, don’t go, girl)

(Stay right here with me tonight)

(Don’t go, don’t go, don’t go, girl)

You’re my reason, my life…

Verse 2: Smooth, Melodic Delivery, Funky Electric Piano

Girl, you light the fire, I don’t wanna lose it (Lose it)

Every touch you give feels like the first time (First time)

I’m not afraid to beg if it’s for your lovin’ (Lovin’)

‘Cause, baby, you’re the rhythm in my life

Pre-Chorus: Rising Energy, Added Horn Stabs

Every night I dream of you (Dream of you)

You’re the only thing I need (Thing I need)

Don’t let go, don’t walk away…

‘Cause, baby—baby—baby—

Chorus: Full Arrangement, Punchy Drums, Signature MJ Harmonies

I can’t let you walk away (Walk away, girl)

(Girl, you know I need you, hee-hee)

I can’t let you walk away (Walk away, girl)

Every step you take just pulls me down (Shamone, down, down)

I can’t let you—no, I can’t let you

Bridge: Smooth Vocal Run, Atmospheric Pads, Falsetto Layers

I don’t care what they say…

You’re the beat in my heart, you’re my everyday

If you go, girl, I’ll fade away…

Stay, baby, stay…

Chorus: Final, With Drop & Dance Break

I can’t let you walk away (Walk away, girl)

(Girl, you know I need you, hee-hee)

I can’t let you walk away (Walk away, girl)

Every step you take just pulls me down (Shamone, down, down)

I can’t let you—no, I can’t let you go…