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I Was There Lyrics by Matthew Wilder

I Don’t Speak the Language

1983

You've got a real short memory
Let me tell you again
You promised to be by my side whenever I need a friend
You've been lookin' out for number one
So let me remind you
I was there
I was around
When you needed sympathy
Did I let you down
I was there
When you reached out
Now you can't just stop lovin' me
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
Now it's a complicated feeling
And I don't know just why
When a man feels weakest it's harder for him to cry
But I'm not afraid to show you how I feel
My tears are callin'
I was there
I was around
When you needed sympathy
Did I let you down
I was there
When you reached out
Now you can't just stop lovin' me
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
Girl, it's been a long time
Won't you say you love me
Won't you go and live life
Won't you try and save me
Save me
I was there
I was around
When you needed sympathy
Did I let you down (oh, no no)
I was there, I was there
When you reached out
Now you just can't stop lovin' me
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to work out
It's got to
Credits
Matthew Wilder

Matthew Wilder

About “I Was There” by Matthew Wilder

Read the complete lyrics to "I Was There" by Matthew Wilder from the album "I Don’t Speak the Language" in 1983. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"I Was There" is credited to Matthew Wilder. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"I Was There" appears on "I Don’t Speak the Language" in 1983.

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