Ain't That A Shame
Paul McCartney Lyrics

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You made me cry when you said goodbye
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame? You're the one to blame

Oh well, goodbye, although I'm crying
Ain't that a shame?
My tears fell like rain

Ain't that a shame? You're the one to blame
You know you're the one to blame
Baby

Well, you broke my heart when you said we're gonna part
But ain't that a shame?
Oh my tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame? You're the one to blame, yeah

Oh well, goodbye, although I'm crying
Ain't that a shame?
Oh, my tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame? You're the one to blame
Ain't that a shame

Oh well, good goodbye although I'm gonna cry
Ain't that a shame?

Oh my tears fell like rain
Ain't that a shame? You're the one to blame

Overall Meaning

Paul McCartney's song Ain't That A Shame is about heartbreak and the pain of a breakup. The lyrics express the overwhelming emotion that comes with being left behind by someone you love. The song begins with McCartney expressing his sadness and crying when his partner says goodbye. The repetition of "ain't that a shame" emphasizes the irony of being left behind, especially when you have given your heart and soul to someone.

As the song continues, McCartney acknowledges that he is the one in pain, although his partner is the one who caused it. The line "You're the one to blame" is particularly striking because it shows McCartney's resentment towards his partner. Even though he might still love her, he doesn't want to take the blame for the break-up.

The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the pain McCartney feels at losing his partner. He has been left behind with nothing but tears and sadness. In the end, despite his heartbreak, McCartney still chooses to say goodbye, even though he is crying, because he knows that it is time to move on.

Line by Line Meaning

You made me cry when you said goodbye
Your departure caused me sadness and tears.

Ain't that a shame?
Isn't it unfortunate?

My tears fell like rain
I cried uncontrollably.

You're the one to blame
You're responsible for my heartache.

Oh well, goodbye, although I'm crying
Despite being in distress, I bid you farewell.

You know you're the one to blame
You fully recognize that you are responsible for my emotional torment.

Well, you broke my heart when you said we're gonna part
Your announcement that we were going to separate shattered my emotions.

Oh my tears fell like rain
I cried for an extended period of time.

You're the one to blame, yeah
You are the one accountable for my heartbreak, no doubt about it.

Ain't that a shame
Isn't it a tragedy?

Oh well, good goodbye although I'm gonna cry
I will say farewell, despite the fact that it will make me cry.