Released: October 5, 2018

Songwriter: DJ White Shadow Nick Monson Mark Nilan Jr. Lady Gaga

Producer: DJ White Shadow Mark Nilan Jr. Nick Monson Lady Gaga

[Verse 1]
I can’t believe the things you said
Right now, I wish that you would try
Try to stay near me
Try to be near me
Before I cry
Cause I am gonna need a well
To catch the pain and lift the spell
Like you won’t hear me
Can you try and hear me?
Before I cry

[Pre-Chorus]
Hurry up hurry up (Hurry up)
Before I lose you
Hurry up, hurry up (Hurry up)
Woah, woah
Before you lose me too
Hurry up, hurry up
Woah, woah
Before I change my mind

[Chorus]
Cause I’m gonna cry if you say you don’t need me
I’m gonna cry if you act like you don’t care
Promise me, baby, you know I can’t fake it
Why don’t you hold me?
Tell me you love me
Before I cry
Before I cry

[Verse 2]
Could you please find another way?
I start to think that I'm insane
Tryin' to stay here
Let me just lay here
Before I cry

[Pre-Chorus]
Hurry up hurry up (Hurry up)
Before I lose you
Hurry up, hurry up (Hurry up)
Woah, woah
Before you lose me too
Hurry up, hurry up (Hurry up)
Woah, woah
Before I change my mind
Woah woah

[Chorus]
Cause I’m gonna cry if you say you don’t need me
I’m gonna cry if you act like you don’t care (Don't care)
Promise me, baby, you know I can’t fake it
Why don’t you hold me?
Tell me you love me
Before I cry
Before I cry

[Bridge]
I'm 'bout to lose it
It's got so confusin'
Am I just repeatin' myself?
Say somethin' lovin' to me before I crumble
Tell me
Tell me
Tell me

[Chorus]
Cause I’m gonna cry if you say you don’t need me
I’m gonna cry if you act like you don’t care (Don't care)
Promise me, baby, you know I can’t fake it
Why don’t you hold me?
Tell me you love me
Before I cry
Before I cry
Before I cry

[Outro]
Have I said what I needed to say?
Have you said what you wanted to say?
Did you say what you wanted to say?
Would you try and stop me
Before I cry?

Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for her flamboyant fashion statements and live performances. Although her music is easily mistaken as vapid, it often has a self-empowering message.

She started working for Interscope Records when she was 20 years old, writing songs for The Pussycat Dolls, among others. From there, she became one of the biggest pop stars in the world, ranking in numerous #1 albums and singles along with a variety of awards.

She has acted in several movies and TV shows. In 2016, she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for her portrayal of Elizabeth, a lead character in the fifth season of American Horror Story.