In the mid-1960s Clapton left the Yardbirds to play with John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. Immediately after leaving Mayall, Clapton formed the power trio Cream with drummer Ginger Baker and bassist Jack Bruce, in which Clapton played sustained blues improvisations and "arty, blues-based psychedelic pop". After Cream broke up, he formed blues rock band Blind Faith with Baker, Steve Winwood, and Ric Grech. Clapton's solo career began in the 1970s, where his work bore the influence of the mellow style of J. J. Cale and the reggae of Bob Marley. His version of Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" helped reggae reach a mass market. Two of his most popular recordings were "Layla", recorded with Derek and the Dominos; and Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", recorded with Cream. Following the death of his son Conor in 1991, Clapton's grief was expressed in the song "Tears in Heaven", which was featured on his Unplugged album.
Clapton has been the recipient of 18 Grammy Awards, and the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2004 he was awarded a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to music. He has received four Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his solo career, Clapton has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In 1998, Clapton, a recovering alcoholic and drug addict, founded the Crossroads Centre on Antigua, a medical facility for recovering substance abusers.
Cry
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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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
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
In "Don't Cry Sister," Clapton/Cale sings to a woman who is going through a difficult time. He tries to comfort her and tells her that everything will be alright in the morning. He warns her not to cry and not to let her troubles get the best of her. In the second verse, Clapton/Cale gives some advice by telling her not to give in to Old Man Trouble, who is nothing but a troublemaker. He urges her to not let life kick her down like it did him. In the third verse, he empathizes with the woman by acknowledging that love doesn't come easily, and it can leave a person feeling downhearted.
The message in "Don't Cry Sister" is that life can be tough, but it's important to hang in there and not give up. The lyrics suggest that love and support from others can be a source of strength during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright in the morning
Don't worry, sister, everything will be okay when the sun comes up
Don't cry sister cry, everything'll be just fine
Please don't cry, sister, everything will work out okay
Don't cry sister cry, it'll be alright, I tell you no lie
I promise you, sister, things will be okay and I'm not lying
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Please don't shed any tears, sister, try to be strong and hold them back
When Old Man Trouble knocks on your door
When problems come your way and you're feeling down
Don't give him no key, he just wants more
Don't let your problems consume you, they only want to bring you down further
He'll turn your life to misery
Your problems will cause you pain and sadness
Kick you down, just like me
Your problems will knock you down and make you feel defeated, like they have done to me
Woke downhearted and you feel so bad
You wake up feeling sad and hopeless
Somebody wants something of nothing you had
Someone is trying to take advantage of you and what you have, without giving anything back
Love don't come too easy, you see
Finding love and happiness is not always easy, as you well know
A little bit of you and a little bit of me
We both need to contribute to a relationship for it to work
Everything'll be just fine
Everything will work out okay in the end
Don't cry sister cry, don't do it, don't do it
Please try not to cry, sister, stay strong and keep your head up
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Written by: J J CALE
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@odilebams
Lyrics :
Would you know my name?
If I saw you in heaven
Would it be the same?
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Would you hold my hand?
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand?
If I saw you in heaven
I'll find my way
Through night and day
'Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There's peace, I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name?
If I saw you in heaven
Would you be the same?
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
@vidaradhiya
Just lost my son 2 weeks ago, he only lived 13 hours in the world. And I miss him so much, wish I could kiss and hug him longer. Please pray for him in heaven🙏🙏😥💐
@reesedub9
Will definitely do, i am so sorry for your loss
@expiredcracker1757
RIP
@bobitoo320
I'm sorry for your son. I hope he rests in peace now
@dailybaracatinha
I’m so sorry for ur loss.
@cass9961
Sorry 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😢😭😭😭
@annapg.4626
He wrote this song to help himself grieve, but he did not know that he would help so many other people do the same ♡
@daniellevy61
Hello 👋🏻 Anna how are you doing
@laurakibben4147
@@pianist-yx6otDuh....read only 20 of the comments.
@ukmateus
YOU NEED HELP