I'll Be Gone

Lyrics

You cheated, you lied to me, you can't pretend
This thing can't go on, this has to end
There's more to lovin', there's more than just the thrill of the chase
You say you're sorry but you leave a bitter taste

If you want me around, stop bringing me down
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
If you want me around, start working it out
You're gonna want me to stay, I'll be gone

You told me you loved me but we're not even friends
This thing can't go on, this has to end
My biggest mistake was that I gave you too much
Love can never work without trust

If you want me around, stop bringing me down
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
If you want me around, start working it out
You're gonna want me to stay, I'll be gone

Don't bring me down, I'll be gone
Don't bring me down, I'll be gone

You cheated, you lied to me, you can't pretend
This thing can't go on, this has to end
There's more to lovin', there's more than just the thrill of the chase
You say you're sorry but you leave a bitter taste

If you want me around, stop bringing me down
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
If you want me around, start working it out
You're gonna want me to stay, I'll be gone

If you want me around, stop bringing me down
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
If you want me around, start working it out
You're gonna want me to stay, I'll be gone

Don't bring me down, I'll be gone
Don't bring me down, I'll be gone

If you want me around, stop bringing me down
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
If you want me around, start working it out
You're gonna want me to stay, I'll be gone

Credits

Written by Madonna and Babyface

Album

None

Song

Madonna and Babyface recorded this song in June 1997, but Madonna ditched the song when she started working on Ray Of Light with William Orbit. The demo surfaced on the Internet in March 2019.