[Verse 1: Michael Jackson]

He gives a nervous smile, tries to understand her side

To show that he cares

She can't stay in the room

She's consumed with everything that's been going on

She says, "Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand"

[Verse 2: Michael Jackson]

"Everything will be alright", he assures her

But she doesn't hear a word that he says

Preoccupied, she's afraid

Afraid what they've been doing's not right

He doesn't know what to say, so he prays

Whatever, whatever, whatever

[Chorus: Michael Jackson]

Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand

See, whatever happens, don't let go of my hand

Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand

[Guitar Solo]

Don't let go of my hand

Don't let go of my hand

[Verse 3: Michael Jackson]

He's working day and night, thinks he'll make her happy

Forgetting all the dreams that he had

He doesn't realize it's not the end of the world

It doesn't have to be that bad

She tries to explain, "It's you that makes me happy"

Whatever, whatever, whatever

[Chorus: Michael Jackson]

Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand

See, whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand

See whatever happens, don't go of my hand

See whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand

Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand

Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand

Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand

Whatever happens, just don't let go of my hand

[Outro: Carlos Santana & Michael Jackson]

Thank you, man

Thank you, Carlos