He gives another smile, tries to understand her side
  To show that he cares
  She's consumed with everything that's been goin' on
  She says
    [Chorus]
  Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
    Everything will be alright, he assures her
  But she doesn't hear a word that he says
  Preoccupied, she's afraid
  Afraid that what they're doing is not right
  He doesn't know what to say, so he prays
  Whatever, whatever, whatever
    [Chorus]
  Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
  Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
  Whatever happens, don't you let go of my hand
    Don't let go of my hand
  Don't let go of my hand
    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]
  Whatever happens, don't let go of my hand
  Whatever happens, don't 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 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 let go of my hand
    [Carlos Santana:] Thank you, man!
  [Michael Jackson:] Thank you, Carlos!