I Could Have Told You So
Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy Lyrics
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Love you a while then desert you
If only you'd asked I could have told you so
I could have saved you some crying
I could have told you he was lying
If only you'd asked I could have told you so
I see him there making promises he'll never keep
And soon it's over and done with
Find someone new to have fun with
If only you'd asked I could have told you so
(Scat)
(Chuck Brown)
(Scat)
I could have told you she'd hurt you
Love you a while then desert you
If only you'd asked I could have told you so
I could have saved you a whole lot of crying
I could have told you he was lying
If only you'd asked I could have told you so
I see her there as I toss and turn and try to sleep
I see him there with promises he'll never keep
And soon it's over and done with
Find someone new to have fun with
If only you'd asked I could have told you so
With all of my tears I could have told you so
"I Could Have Told You So" by Chuck Brown and Eva Cassidy is a song that expresses regret over not being able to warn a friend about the consequences of a relationship with someone who would ultimately hurt them. The song's narrator tells their friend that they could have predicted the heartbreak they're now experiencing if they had only asked for advice. The lyrics suggest that the friend ignored warning signs and mistook temporary affection for lasting love.
The song's powerful message about the pain of heartbreak and the importance of trusting friends and loved ones is conveyed through simple but effective lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "If only you'd asked, I could have told you so" highlights the sense of missed opportunities and regret. The use of scatting and Chuck Brown's brief spoken word interjections add to the song's soulful and bluesy tone, making it an emotionally charged experience for listeners.
Overall, "I Could Have Told You So" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of romantic relationships and the power of hindsight. It encourages listeners to trust their intuition and seek guidance from trusted friends and loved ones, rather than ignoring warning signs and risking heartbreak alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I could have told you she'd hurt you
I knew that she would cause you pain
Love you a while then desert you
She was only going to love you for a little while before giving up on your relationship altogether
If only you'd asked I could have told you so
I would have saved you the trouble of being hurt if you had only asked for my opinion
I could have saved you some crying
I could have prevented you from shedding tears
I could have told you he was lying
I knew that he was not being honest with you
I see her there as I toss and turn and try to sleep
I imagine her being with you while I struggle to fall asleep
I see him there making promises he'll never keep
I imagine him lying to you by making promises he will not be able to fulfill
And soon it's over and done with
The relationship will end quickly and without resolve
Find someone new to have fun with
You will eventually move on and find a new person to be with
With all of my tears I could have told you so
I could have warned you of the impending heartbreak, as evidenced by the tears I shed over you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, JAMES VAN HEUSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
guitar jonn
Awesome!!! Eva forever, rip.
Elvis Reuben
So Nice 💘💘💘💘💘💘
Susan Sapp
WHAT a pair!!!!!
Minoru Inagaki
楽曲は素敵なのですが、録音が悪いのが残念。