I Remember You
Helen Forrest and Harry James Lyrics

In this song, the singer expresses her past pain and sadness caused by a lover's broken promises and lack of commitment. She recalls the sleepless nights spent worrying and weeping over his actions. However, things have now changed, and the tables have turned. The lover who once made her cry is now experiencing the same pain and tears because of her departure. The singer has found someone else who loves her more genuinely, with bluer eyes and a truer heart. She recognizes her past foolishness for holding onto someone who did not value her and is now reveling in the newfound freedom and happiness without him. The song ends with the singer stating that every road has a turning, and the former lover is learning this the hard way.

One interesting fact about this song is that it was originally composed in 1923 by Arthur Freed, Gus Arnheim, and Abe Lyman. The song's title was "Cryin' for the Carolines," and the lyrics were different but retained the theme of lost love. The song was later adapted by the songwriting duo of Marty Symes and Joe Young, who gave it the title "I cried for you" and changed most of the lyrics.

Another interesting fact is that "I cried for you" was Helen Forrest's first big hit as a singer. She was only 20 years old when she recorded the song with Harry James and His Orchestra in 1941.

The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Dinah Washington.

"I cried for you" was featured in the Martin Scorsese film, "Goodfellas," in a scene where Ray Liotta's character is going through a cocaine-fueled meltdown.

The song's melody and lyrics have been heavily inspired by the blues, particularly by the musical style of Bessie Smith, a blues singer from the 1920s and '30s.

The song's chart performance was relatively modest, reaching #18 on the Billboard charts in 1944.

The song's lyrics have been interpreted as a metaphor for America's entry into World War II, where the country was initially reluctant to join the war effort but later became a strong and committed ally.

"I cried for you" has been included in several compilation albums, including "Sentimental Journey: Pop Vocal Classics" and "The Essential Helen Forrest Collection."

The song's chord progression is relatively simple, with the verses consisting of four chords: C, A7, Dm, and G7. The chorus also uses four chords: C, G7, C7, and F.