Mariah Carey Lyrics: I Don’t Wanna Cry

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Welcome to Mariahpedia’s deep dive into the Mariah Carey lyrics I Don’t Wanna Cry. This heartfelt ballad, known for its raw emotion and vocal brilliance, became Mariah’s 4th number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Featured on her debut album, the song captures themes of heartbreak and longing, solidifying Mariah’s reputation as a powerhouse vocalist and storyteller. Dive into the lyrics and experience the emotion that has made this track a timeless favorite.

I Don’t Wanna Cry

[Verse 1]
Once again we sit in silence
After all is said and done
Only emptiness inside us
Baby, look what we’ve become
We can make a million promises
But we still won’t change
It isn’t right to stay together
When you only bring each other pain

[Chorus]
I don’t wanna cry
Don’t wanna cry
Nothing in the world
Could take us back
To where we used to be
Though I’ve given you my heart and soul
(Given you my heart and soul)
I must find a way of letting go
‘Cause baby, I don’t wanna cry
I don’t wanna cry

[Verse 2]
Too far apart to bridge the distance
But something keeps us hanging on and on
Pretending not to know the difference
Denying what we had is gone
Every moment we’re together
It’s just breaking me down
I know we swore it was forever
But it hurts too much to stay around

[Verse 1]
Once again we sit in silence
After all is said and done
Only emptiness inside us
Baby, look what we’ve become
We can make a million promises
But we still won’t change
It isn’t right to stay together
When you only bring each other pain

[Chorus]
I don’t wanna cry
Don’t wanna cry
Nothing in the world
Could take us back
To where we used to be
Though I’ve given you my heart and soul
(Given you my heart and soul)
I must find a way of letting go
‘Cause baby, I don’t wanna cry
I don’t wanna cry

[Verse 2]
Too far apart to bridge the distance
But something keeps us hanging on and on
Pretending not to know the difference
Denying what we had is gone
Every moment we’re together
It’s just breaking me down
I know we swore it was forever
But it hurts too much to stay around

[Outro]
Cry…
I don’t wanna cry
I don’t wanna…
Cry…

Songwriters: Mariah Carey / Narada Michael Walden

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