Seven Lonely Days
Patsy Cline Lyrics


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Seven lonely days make one lonely week
Seven lonely nights make one lonely me
Ever since the time you told me we were through
Seven lonely days I cried and I cried for you

Oh, my darlin' you're cryin', boo-hoo-hoo-hoo
There's no use in denyin' I cried for you
It was your favorite pastime, makin' me blue
Last week was the last time I cried for you

Seven hankies blue I filled with my tears
Seven letters, too, I filled with my fears
Guess it never pays to make your lover blue
Seven lonely days I cried and I cried for you

Oh, my darlin you're cryin', boo-hoo-hoo-hoo
Now, there's no use in denyin' I cried for you
It was your favorite pastime, makin' me blue




Last week was the last time I cried for you
Last week was the last time I cried for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Seven Lonely Days" by Patsy Cline describes the feelings of loneliness and heartbreak one experiences after a breakup. The song suggests that seven days is a sufficient amount of time for the singer to recognize the pain of not being with their lover. The repetition of the phrase "Seven lonely days" reinforces the idea of the unbearable weight of loneliness experienced by the singer. The song's lyrics effectively convey the hurt, despair, and vulnerability after experiencing a sudden end of a relationship. Interestingly, the song portrays the singer's pain as a strength as a source of emotional honesty that leads to eventual recovery.


The lyrics also allude to the idea of the redundant nature of the relationship before the singer being dumped. The phrase "It was your favorite pastime, makin’ me blue" illustrates how the singer was continually subjected to heartbreak throughout their time in the relationship. However, after the break-up, the singer seems to recognize the gravity of their own emotions, realizing that it was not worth wasting time on someone who didn't value them. The phrase "Last week was the last time I cried for you" signifies the singer's decision to move on and heal from the pain.


Additionally, the song's sad and mournful melody complement with the lyrics' melancholy tone. Patsy Cline's soulful voice captures the emotion of the lyrics, making the song relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Seven lonely days make one lonely week
Being without you for just one week feels like an eternity of loneliness


Seven lonely nights make one lonely me
Each night without you makes me feel more and more alone, and I am now completely consumed by loneliness


Ever since the time you told me we were through
My life was shattered the moment you said we were over


Seven lonely days I cried and I cried for you
For seven long days I wept for the loss of our love


Oh, my darlin' you're cryin', boo-hoo-hoo-hoo
I see you crying but you can't deny that I too have shed tears over you


There's no use in denyin' I cried for you
It's pointless to pretend that I haven't shed tears over the loss of our relationship


It was your favorite pastime, makin' me blue
You took pleasure in making me sad and unhappy


Last week was the last time I cried for you
I have finally moved on from our relationship and will no longer waste tears on someone who doesn't deserve them


Seven hankies blue I filled with my tears
My tears were so abundant that I required seven handkerchiefs to dry them all


Seven letters, too, I filled with my fears
My fears of a future without you were so great that I wrote seven letters expressing them


Guess it never pays to make your lover blue
Causing emotional pain to someone you care about is never worth it in the end


Last week was the last time I cried for you
I am finally moving on from our relationship and putting an end to my tears




Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music
Written by: Alden Shuman, Earl Shuman, Marshall R Brown

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Comments from YouTube:

David Wolf

Gosh, I was so in love with Patsy as a young fellow. She is STILL missed so much.

Come stay awhile with L

She had moxie lol.

Bill Red

One of the best dude. I try to get my friends into old country and she's usually a favorite lol

Charles D'Souza

My dad used to work as a sailor and got a cassette called the golden oldies from the USA … it had this song and many more.. too bad we don’t play cassettes anymore.. but really happy for YouTube

Jean Marc

Great song great singer old school old time Thank’s ❤

Jim Reynolds

Incredible voice

Barbie Browny

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Amazing exquisite voice 💯

Michelle Babicz

She was the best and the best she remains!

David Goff

Brings back great memories

Pacheco Rivera

This is music her voice her music so beautiful!

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