Just Once

James Ingram with Quincy Jones

I did my best
But I guess my best wasn’t good enough
‘Cause here we are
Back where we were before
Seems nothing ever changes
We’re back to being strangers
Wondering if we ought to stay
Or head on out the door
Just once
Can we figure out what we keep doing wrong
Why we never last for very long
What are we doing wrong
Just once
Can we find a way to finally make it right
Make the magic last for more
Than just one night
If we could just stick to it
I know we could break through it
I gave my all
But I think my all my have been too much
‘Cause Lord knows
We’re not getting anywhere
Seems we’re always blowing
Whatever we’ve got going
And it seems at times that with all we’ve got
We haven’t got a prayer
Just once
Can we figure out what we keep doing wrong
Why the good times never last for long
Where are we going wrong
Just once
Can we find a way to finally make it right
Make the magic last for more
Than just one night
I know we could break through it
If we could just stick to it
Just once
I want to understand
Why it always comes back to good-bye
Why can’t we get ourselves in hand
And admit to one another
We’re no good without each other
Take the best and make it better
Find a way to stay together
Just once
Can we find a way to finally make it right
Make the magic last for more
Than just one night
I know we could break through it
If we could just stick to it
Just once
Just once

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