I'd Cry Like A Baby
Dean Martin Lyrics


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I'd cry like a baby if you told me goodbye,
I'd feel like a snowball on the fourth of July,
If you ever said you were leaving for good,
I'd weep like a weeping willow, honest I would.

I'd cry like a baby with a busted balloon,
I'd let out a wail that would be heard on the moon,
Our love was so splendid, don't end it so soon
Don't leave me here sighing, a-sobbing and a-sighing,
Crying like a baby for you.

I'd cry like a baby if you told me goodbye,
I'd feel like a snowball on the fourth of July,
If you ever said you were leaving for good,
I'd weep like a weeping willow, honest I would.

I'd cry like a baby with a busted balloon,
I'd let out a wail that would be heard on the moon,
Our love was so splendid, don't end it so soon




Don't leave me here sighing, a-sobbing and a-sighing,
Crying like a baby for you...

Overall Meaning

The song I'd Cry Like a Baby by Dean Martin is a classic love song that depicts the emotions of a man who fears losing his lover. The lyrics are simple yet impactful, and the melody is soulful, conveying the despair and sorrow of the situation. The singer expresses how devastated he would feel if his partner were to leave him, providing an analogy of feeling like a snowball on the Fourth of July, which is a clear indication of how out of place he would be without his lover. He also adds that he would cry uncontrollably, described as sobbing like a willow, showing how emotionally invested he is in the relationship.


The second verse of the song continues in a similar vein, stating that the singer's devastation would be so great that he would cry like a baby with a busted balloon, with a scream that could reach the moon. The desperation of the singer's plea is evident as he begs his partner not to leave so soon, reminding them of how magnificent their love has been thus far. He implores his lover not to leave him sobbing and sighing and crying like a baby for them. Essentially, the song captures the essence of someone who has been hurt and is deeply attached to their loved one, not wanting to let them go.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd cry like a baby if you told me goodbye,
If you were to say goodbye to me, I would be so upset that I would cry like a baby.


I'd feel like a snowball on the fourth of July,
The Fourth of July is a hot summer day when snow doesn't exist, so I would feel completely out of place and weird, just like I would feel if you left me.


If you ever said you were leaving for good,
In the event that you announce that you are leaving me forever,


I'd weep like a weeping willow, honest I would.
I would cry so much and so hard, I'd be like one of those tree branches that droop


I'd cry like a baby with a busted balloon,
I would cry the way a baby does when a balloon it's playing with pops and it can't quite understand what's happened.


I'd let out a wail that would be heard on the moon,
My crying would be so loud, it would reach the moon.


Our love was so splendid, don't end it so soon
We've had such a wonderful time, let's not break up and make all that go to waste.


Don't leave me here sighing, a-sobbing and a-sighing,
Please don't abandon me, leaving me with nothing but sighs, sobs, and wails.


Crying like a baby for you.
All my crying would be because of how much I need and want you in my life.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HOWARD STEINER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Emmanuel Lizano

I'd cry like a baby if you told me goodbye,
I'd feel like a snowball on the fourth of July,
If you ever said you were leaving for good,
I'd weep like a weeping willow, honest I would.

I'd cry like a baby with a busted balloon,
I'd let out a wail that would be heard on the moon,
Our love was so splendid, don't end it so soon
Don't leave me here sighing, a-sobbing and a-sighing,
Crying like a baby for you.

I'd cry like a baby if you told me goodbye,
I'd feel like a snowball on the fourth of July,
If you ever said you were leaving for good,
I'd weep like a weeping willow, honest I would.

I'd cry like a baby with a busted balloon,
I'd let out a wail that would be heard on the moon,
Our love was so splendid, don't end it so soon
Don't leave me here sighing, a-sobbing and a-sighing,
Crying like a baby for you...

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All comments from YouTube:

Shayaan RK

Oh, the magnificent Dean! He did not need any supporting vocals, just his pure blessed voice. What a charming personality that is born once in decades. Rest in peace, the King of Cool.

zedsdead

surprised this doesn't have more views. what an amazing song

O

What an amazing voice. Wow

dennis N

Dean will always be the man! His voice puts you in a nice place of a simpler time. Long live the memory of Dean Martin!

J A

without a doubt

O

My absolute favorite song. Love dean martin as a sixteen year old❤️

Luigi zarcone Zarcone

such a beautiful voice

Emmanuel Lizano

I'd cry like a baby if you told me goodbye,
I'd feel like a snowball on the fourth of July,
If you ever said you were leaving for good,
I'd weep like a weeping willow, honest I would.

I'd cry like a baby with a busted balloon,
I'd let out a wail that would be heard on the moon,
Our love was so splendid, don't end it so soon
Don't leave me here sighing, a-sobbing and a-sighing,
Crying like a baby for you.

I'd cry like a baby if you told me goodbye,
I'd feel like a snowball on the fourth of July,
If you ever said you were leaving for good,
I'd weep like a weeping willow, honest I would.

I'd cry like a baby with a busted balloon,
I'd let out a wail that would be heard on the moon,
Our love was so splendid, don't end it so soon
Don't leave me here sighing, a-sobbing and a-sighing,
Crying like a baby for you...

Traducir al español

ava monroe

Such a underrated song.

Jaime Acosta

Dudes voice is like smooth skating on glass.

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