I Won't Hold You Back
by Toto

Album: Toto IV (1982)
Charted: 37 10
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  • If I had another chance tonight
    I'd try to tell you that the things we had were right
    Time can erase the love we shared
    But it gives me time to realize just how much you cared

    Now you're gone, I'm really not the same
    I guess I held myself to blame
    Time can erase the things we said
    But it gives me time to realize that you're the one instead

    You know I won't hold you back now
    The love we had just can't be found
    You know I can't hold you back now

    Now that I'm alone it gives me time (ooh-ooh)
    To think about the years that you were mine (ooh-ooh)
    Time can erase the love we shared
    But it gives me time to realize just how much you cared

    You know I won't hold you back now
    The love we had just can't be found (listen to me, baby)
    You know I can't hold you back now (oh)

    You know I won't hold you back now
    The love we had just can't be found
    You know I can't hold you back now
    The love we had just can't be found
    You know I can't hold you back now
    The love we had just can't be found Writer/s: Steven Lee Lukather
    Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Group
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 5

  • Mark from RenfrewshireMark from Arg - a sample of this song was used by Kruger Sanchez If InHad Another Chance. That's probably where you know it from
  • Mark From Arg from ArgI want to ask if someone knows, if this song has ever been in a movie or series? the guitar solo keeps banging in my head like if I listened to it somewhere.
  • AnonymousMy favourite from Toto. I love the passion and emotion in the guitar solo.
  • Arvin from OregonOne of my most favorite songs of all time.
  • Siahara Shyne Carter from United StatesYeeaaah I love it. !!!!
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