Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It

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Written by Stevie Wonder and Susaye Greene, and recorded by Michael for his album Off The Wall, issued in August 1979.

Stevie Wonder, although he has performed the song many times in concert, including the UNCF Gala in january 2005, has never released a version of the song.

Credits
* Written and composed by Stevie Wonder and Susaye Greene-Browne
* Produced by Quincy Jones
* Lead and background vocals: Michael Jackson
* Bass: Louis Johnson
* Drums: John Robinson
* Electric piano and synthesizer: Greg Phillinganes
* Synthesizer programming: Michael Boddicker
* Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
* Horns arranged by Jerry Hey and performed by The Seawind Horns:
o Trumpet and flugelhorn: Jerry Hey
o Tenor, alto saxophones and flute: Larry Williams
o Baritone, tenor saxophones and flute: Kim Hutchcroft
o Trombone: William Reichenbach
o Trumpet: Gary Grant
* Rhythm arrangement by Greg Phillinganes and Stevie Wonder
* String arrangement by Johnny Mandel
* Concert master: Gerald Vinci

I Can’t Help It – Lyrics

1st Verse
Looking in my mirror
Took me by surprise
I can’t help but see you
Running often through my mind
2nd Verse
Helpless like a baby
Sensual disguise
I can’t help but love you
It’s getting better all the time

Chorus
I can’t help it if I wanted to
I wouldn’t help it even if I could
I can’t help it if I wanted to
I wouldn’t help it, no

3rd Verse
Love to run my fingers
Softly while you sigh
Love came and possessed you
Bringing sparkles to your eyes
4th Verse
Like a trip to heaven
Heaven is the prize
And I’m so glad I found you girl
You’re an angel in disguise

Chorus
I can’t help it if I wanted to
I wouldn’t help it even if I could
I can’t help it if I wanted to
I wouldn’t help it, no

And I’m so glad I found you girl
You’re an angel in disguise

Chorus
I can’t help it if I wanted to
I wouldn’t help it even if I could
I can’t help it if I wanted to
I wouldn’t help it, no