Don't Cry Sister
CALE J.J. & CLAPTON Eric Lyrics


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Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright in the morning
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, I tell you no lie
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it

When Old Man Trouble knocks on your door
Don't give him no key, he just wants more
He'll turn your life to misery
Kick you down, just like me

Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, it'll be alright
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Woke downhearted and you feel so bad
Somebody wants something of nothing you had
Love don't come too easy, you see

A little bit of you and a little bit of me
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, it'll be alright
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Everything'll be just fine
Everything'll be just fine




Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Cry Sister" by J.J. Cale and Eric Clapton is a comforting anthem for anyone going through a tough time. The lyrics encourage a woman not to cry, assuring her that everything will be alright in the morning. The message is repeated throughout the song, reminding her that she shouldn't give in to despair or let her troubles overtake her. The verses caution against the pitfalls of attracting negative energy and allowing it to consume your life. The chorus reminds you to keep perspective and maintain hope.


The lyrics of the song have a simple message that can be seen as a literal interpretation, a sister going through hardship and the song encouraging her not to give up. However, the song's message can also apply to anyone who is going through a difficult period in life. The song's composition, coupled with the powerful and soothing vocals, makes it an ideal track to listen to when feeling despondent or helpless. Furthermore, the song highlights the power of empathy and encouragement in helping people overcome their hardships.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright in the morning
Don't worry, sister, everything will be better in the morning.


Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Sister, don't cry, everything will be okay.


Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, I tell you no lie
I promise you, sister, it will be alright. I wouldn't lie to you.


Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Please, sister, don't cry. It won't help the situation.


When Old Man Trouble knocks on your door
When you face hardships in life


Don't give him no key, he just wants more
Don't let those troubles take over your life or they will keep coming back.


He'll turn your life to misery
Those troubles will make your life miserable.


Kick you down, just like me
Those troubles will knock you down, just like they did to me.


Woke downhearted and you feel so bad
Feeling sad and discouraged after a disappointment or setback.


Somebody wants something of nothing you had
Someone is trying to take something of value from you without giving anything in return.


Love don't come too easy, you see
Finding true love is not easy.


A little bit of you and a little bit of me
It takes effort from both parties to make a relationship work.


Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Sister, please don't cry. Everything will work out in the end.


Everything'll be just fine
All will be well. Don't worry.


Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Please, sister, don't cry. It won't change anything.




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Written by: J J CALE

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Rudy Hooghoff

J.J Cale & Erik clapton don't cry sister

Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright in the morning
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, I tell you no lie
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it

When Old Man Trouble knocks on your door
Don't give him no key, he just wants more
He'll turn your life to misery
Kick you down, just like me

Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, it'll be alright
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Woke downhearted and you feel so bad
Somebody wants something of nothing you had
Love don't come too easy, you see

A little bit of you and a little bit of me
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, it'll be alright
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Everything'll be just fine
Everything'll be just fine
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it



All comments from YouTube:

The girl that's gonna go missing

Such an underrated song

Rudy Hooghoff

J.J Cale & Erik clapton don't cry sister

Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright in the morning
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, I tell you no lie
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it

When Old Man Trouble knocks on your door
Don't give him no key, he just wants more
He'll turn your life to misery
Kick you down, just like me

Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, it'll be alright
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Woke downhearted and you feel so bad
Somebody wants something of nothing you had
Love don't come too easy, you see

A little bit of you and a little bit of me
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, it'll be alright
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Everything'll be just fine
Everything'll be just fine
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it

Ricardo Ledesma

Pero qué beieza de tema!! Qué grandes estos tipos

Jürgen Naeve

two giants doing great music

turkic vatanist

⭐ Rest in peace J.J. 🙏

snappypappy100

J J Cale is the Man...

Anderson

Baita musicao

Debopam Roy

My mentor, my godfather, my teacher...he loved this song. He died today, probably singing this to heaven :D

Ronnie Datta

I presume you are Bengali by ur name. Because I am too

Nomoretubetops40

❤️👍🏽

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