About the song

“Cry, Cry, Cry” is a song written by Johnny Cash and recorded by him for his 1959 album, The Fabulous Johnny Cash. It was released as the album’s second single in September 1959 and reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song is a ballad about a man who is heartbroken after his lover leaves him. He sings about how he can’t stop crying and how he wishes she would come back to him.

The song is considered to be one of Cash’s signature songs and has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson. It has also been featured in several films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski and The Sopranos.

Cash’s recording of “Cry, Cry, Cry” is a classic example of his unique style. His deep, gravelly voice perfectly suits the song’s mournful lyrics. The song’s simple, yet effective, arrangement allows Cash’s voice to take center stage. The song builds to a powerful crescendo as Cash sings the line, “I can’t stop crying.”

“Cry, Cry, Cry” is a timeless song about heartbreak and loss. Cash’s heartfelt performance makes it a truly moving listening experience. If you’re a fan of country music, or just great music in general, then you need to hear “Cry, Cry, Cry.”

Here are some additional details about the song:

  • The song was written in 1955, while Cash was still serving in the Air Force.
  • Cash was inspired to write the song after he saw a movie about a man who was crying over a lost love.
  • The song was originally recorded for Sun Records, but Cash’s contract with the label was terminated before it could be released.
  • Cash re-recorded the song for Columbia Records in 1959.
  • The song’s B-side was “I Still Miss Someone.”
  • “Cry, Cry, Cry” has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson.
  • The song has also been featured in several films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski and The Sopranos.

Here are some interesting facts about the song:

  • The song was inspired by a movie that Cash saw while he was in the Air Force.
  • The song was originally recorded for Sun Records, but Cash’s contract with the label was terminated before it could be released.
  • Cash re-recorded the song for Columbia Records in 1959.
  • The song’s B-side was “I Still Miss Someone.”
  • “Cry, Cry, Cry” has been covered by many artists, including Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson.
  • The song has also been featured in several films and television shows, including The Big Lebowski and The Sopranos.

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Lyrics

Everybody knows where you go when the sun goes downI think you only live to see the lights of townI wasted my time when I would try, try, tryWhen the lights have lost their glow you’re gonna cry, cry, cry
I lie awake at night to wait till you come inYou stay a little while and then you’re gone againEvery question that I ask I get a lie, lie, lieFor every lie you tell you’re gonna cry, cry, cry
You’re gonna cry, cry, cry and you’ll cry aloneWhen everyone’s forgotten and you’re left on your ownYou’re gonna cry, cry, cry
Soon your sugar-daddies will all be goneYou wake up some cold day and find you’re aloneYou’ll call for me but I’m gonna tell you bye, bye, byeWhen I turn around and walk away you’ll cry, cry, cry
When your fickle love gets old, no one will care for youAnd you’ll come back for me for a little love that’s trueI’ll tell you no and you’re gonna ask me why, why, whyWhen I remind you of all of this and you’ll cry, cry, cry
You’re gonna cry, cry, cry and you’ll want me thenIt’ll hurt when you think of all the fool you’ve beenYou’re gonna cry, cry, cry