He gives another smile, tries to understand her side 
To show that he cares 
Shes consumed with everything thats been goin on 
She says

[chorus] 
Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand

Everything will be alright, he assures her 
But she doesnt hear a word that he says 
Preoccupied, shes afraid 
Afraid that what theyre doing is not right 
He doesnt know what to say, so he prays 
Whatever, whatever, whatever

[chorus] 
Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand 
Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand 
Whatever happens, dont you let go of my hand

Dont let go of my hand 
Dont let go of my hand

Hes working day and night, thinks hell make her happy 
Forgetting all the dreams that he had 
He doesnt realize its not the end of the world 
It doesnt have to be that bad 
She tries to explain, its you that makes me happy, 
Whatever, whatever, whatever

[chorus] 
Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand 
Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand 
Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand 
Whatever happens, dont you let go of my hand

Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand 
Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand 
Whatever happens, dont you let go of my hand

Whatever happens, dont let go of my hand

[carlos santana:] thank you, man! 
[michael jackson:] thank you, carlos!