Never Can Say Goodbye
Never Can Say Goodbye

The Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye Lyrics

R&B/Soul
Jul 17, 1989
124
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Never Can Say Goodbye Lyrics

Never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no I
never can say goodbye
Even tho' the pain and heartache seem to follow me wherever I go
Tho' I tried and tried to hide my feelings then always seem to show
Then you try to say you're leaving me and I always have to say no
Tell me why is it so
But I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no
never can say goodbye
Every time I think I've had enough and start heading for the door
There's very strange vibrations, piercing me right to the core
It says turn around you fool you know you love her more and more
Tell me why is it so?

Don't wanna let you go
I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, baby
(don't wanna let you go, girl)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no

Ohh, I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, ohh
(don't wanna let you go, baby)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no
Ohh

Never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no
I never can say goodbye
I keep thinkin' that our problems soon are all gonna work out
But there's that same unhappy feelin' there's that anguish, there's that doubt
It's that same old dizzy hang-up can't do with you or without
Tell me why is it so

Don't wanna let you go
I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, baby
(Baby)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no

Ohh, I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, ohh
(Baby)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no
Ohh

I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, baby,
(Baby)
I never can say goodbye
No, no, no, no, no, no
Ohh
I never can say goodbye girl
(Never can say goodbye, girl)
Ohh, ohh, baby

Writer(s): Clifton Davis
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote 'Never Can Say Goodbye' for The Jackson 5?

    'Never Can Say Goodbye' was written by Clifton Davis. He originally intended the song for The Supremes, but it was later decided that the Jackson 5 would record it.

  2. When was 'Never Can Say Goodbye' released as a single?

    The song 'Never Can Say Goodbye' was released as a single on March 16, 1971. It was the first single from the Jackson 5's 1971 album 'Maybe Tomorrow.'

  3. Did 'Never Can Say Goodbye' achieve commercial success?

    Yes, 'Never Can Say Goodbye' was a commercial success. It reached number two on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the U.S. and number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The song sold over 1.2 million copies in its first week and more than 2 million worldwide.

  4. Which other artists have successfully covered 'Never Can Say Goodbye'?

    Several artists have covered 'Never Can Say Goodbye,' most notably Gloria Gaynor in 1974 and The Communards in 1987. Gaynor's version reached number nine on the U.S. Pop Singles chart, and The Communards' rendition hit number four on the UK Singles Chart.

  5. Who produced 'Never Can Say Goodbye' for The Jackson 5?

    Hal Davis produced 'Never Can Say Goodbye' for The Jackson 5. Despite concerns about the song's mature themes for the young group, he convinced Motown Records to release it, resulting in a hit.

  6. What notable performances feature 'Never Can Say Goodbye' by The Jackson 5?

    'Never Can Say Goodbye' has been featured in various performances, including an appearance on the animated TV show 'The Jackson 5ive' and in the 1994 film 'Crooklyn.' It's also part of the show's second soundtrack volume.

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