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- It Doesn't Have To Be This Way Lyrics / with translationsSometimes alone at night I lie and wonder
Is breaking up the only thing to do
We live our separate lives like perfect strangers
But in the end, we're really perfect fools
Maybe in time we'll shake the memories
Maybe in time forget the pain
But baby tonight, this heart remembers
[Chorus]
It doesn't have to be this way
We don't need to live the lie anymore
I want you back, I'm holding on
It doesn't have to be this way
Here we stand, love's an open door
It doesn't have to be this way
With breakin' up there comes this empty feelin'
The child within you, lost without a prayer
So you run a little wild searching for some meaning
Deep into the streets of your despair
What does it take to shake a memory
What in the world could ease the pain
How can I make your heart surrender
[Repeat Chorus]
Maybe in time we'll shake the memories
Maybe in time forget the pain
But baby tonight, this heart remembers all the same
[Repeat Chorus & Fade]
Is breaking up the only thing to do
We live our separate lives like perfect strangers
But in the end, we're really perfect fools
Maybe in time we'll shake the memories
Maybe in time forget the pain
But baby tonight, this heart remembers
[Chorus]
It doesn't have to be this way
We don't need to live the lie anymore
I want you back, I'm holding on
It doesn't have to be this way
Here we stand, love's an open door
It doesn't have to be this way
The child within you, lost without a prayer
So you run a little wild searching for some meaning
Deep into the streets of your despair
What does it take to shake a memory
What in the world could ease the pain
How can I make your heart surrender
[Repeat Chorus]
Maybe in time we'll shake the memories
Maybe in time forget the pain
But baby tonight, this heart remembers all the same
[Repeat Chorus & Fade]
Facts about It Doesn't Have To Be This Way
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It Doesn't Have To Be This Way is written by Frank Michael Sullivan, James M. Peterik.
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It is first released in 1983 as part of Survivor's album "Caught In the Game" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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It Doesn't Have To Be This Way falls under the genre Rock.
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It Doesn't Have To Be This Way song length is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
Who wrote It Doesn't Have To Be This Way lyrics?
It Doesn't Have To Be This Way is written by Frank Michael Sullivan, James M. Peterik.
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When was It Doesn't Have To Be This Way released?
It is first released in 1983 as part of Survivor's album "Caught In the Game" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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Which genre is It Doesn't Have To Be This Way?
It Doesn't Have To Be This Way falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song It Doesn't Have To Be This Way?
It Doesn't Have To Be This Way song length is 3 minutes and 58 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by AnonymousSongwriter(s): Frank Michael Sullivan, James M. Peterik
Record Label(s): 1983 Volcano III, L L C
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