Lyrics of
That Thing You Do

That Thing You Do was written by Adam Schlesinger for the 1996 film of the same name, directed by Tom Hanks. The story centers on a fictional 1960s band called The Wonders, achieving a one-hit wonder with the song. Schlesinger was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

You, doin' that thing you do
Breakin' my heart into a million pieces
Like you always do
And you, don't mean to be cruel
You never even knew about the heartache
I've been goin' through

Well, I try and try to forget you, girl
But it's just so hard to do
Every time you do that thing you do

I, know all the games you play
And I'm gonna find a way to let you know that
You'll be mine some day
'Cause we, could be happy can't you see
If you'd only let me be the one to hold you
And keep you here with me

Well, I try and try to forget you, girl
But it's just so hard to do
Every time you do that thing you do

I don't ask a lot, girl (I don't ask a lot, girl)
But I know one thing's for sure (know one thing's for sure)
It's your love I haven't got, girl
And I just can't take it anymore (Wow!)


'Cause we, could be happy can't you see
If you'd only let me be the one to hold you
And keep you here with me

Cause it hurts me so just to see you go
Around with someone new
And if I know you you're doin' that thing
Every day just doin' that thing
I can't take you doin' that thing you do
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