When was the song “It Doesn't Have To Be This Way” released by Survivor?

The song It Doesn't Have To Be This Way was released in 1983, on the album “Caught In The Game”.

Who composed the song “It Doesn't Have To Be This Way” by Survivor?

The song “It Doesn't Have To Be This Way” by Survivor was composed by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik.

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It Doesn't Have To Be This Way

It Doesn't Have To Be This Way

Frankie Sullivan / Jim Peterik

Sometimes alone at night I lie and wonder --
Was breaking up the only thing to do
We live our separate lives like perfect strangers,
But in the end, we're really perfect fools --
Maybe in time we'll shake the memories,
Maybe in time forget the pain --
But baby tonight, this heart remembers

*It doesn't have to be this way --
We don't need to live the lie anymore
I want you back, I'm holding on --
It doesn't have to be this way
Here we stand -- love's an open door,
It doesn't have to be this way*

With breakin' up there comes this empty feelin'
The child within you, lost without a prayer
So you run a little wild searching for some meaning
Deep into the streets of your despair
What does it take to shake your memory --
What in the world could ease the pain
How can I make your heart surrender

( * Repeat)
( * Repeat)

Trivia about the song It Doesn't Have To Be This Way by Survivor

When was the song “It Doesn't Have To Be This Way” released by Survivor?: The song It Doesn't Have To Be This Way was released in 1983, on the album “Caught In The Game”.
Who composed the song “It Doesn't Have To Be This Way” by Survivor?: The song “It Doesn't Have To Be This Way” by Survivor was composed by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik.