Cross My Heart
Sonny Boy Williamson Lyrics


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If you cross your heart to someone
You`re not suposed to tell a lie
If you cross your heart to someone
You`re not suposed to tell a lie
Before you say a wrong
Or either do wrong
It have to be so long
Or either goodbye


The first time I crossed my heart
I was by your bedside on my knees
Yes, the first time I crossed my heart
I was by your bedside down on my knees
Sure enough, may (spoke)
And I know the difference between
I knew I`d have to beg you
Please, darlin`, help me please


I cross my heart
For you`re the one, yes I know
I cross my heart to you
To you baby, because I know
There`s no one else, I know




Anything you tell me to do
I have to do it or I`ll have to go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sonny Boy Williamson's "Cross My Heart" speak about the significance of keeping one's promise, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. He emphasizes the importance of crossing one's heart and promising someone that they will not tell a lie, which shows how important it is to be truthful in a relationship. The song encourages listeners to think carefully before saying or doing anything that is not right, and how the right course of action is either to say goodbye or to wait until the right time to do it.


The second stanza of the song speaks of the first time Williamson crossed his heart, which was by his lover's bedside when he begged for her forgiveness. He pleaded with her to help him, and he knew that he had to do whatever she wanted. He crossed his heart to her, emphasizing his desire to keep his promise and prove his lovethrough his actions. The song then closes with the repetition of crossing his heart multiple times, showing his deep conviction in being honest and doing what is right for his lover.


Line by Line Meaning

If you cross your heart to someone
If you make a promise to someone


You`re not suposed to tell a lie
You're not supposed to break that promise by lying


Before you say a wrong
Before you do something wrong


Or either do wrong
Or before you say something wrong


It have to be so long
You have to wait a long time


Or either goodbye
Or you have to leave for good


The first time I crossed my heart
The first time I made a promise


I was by your bedside on my knees
I was begging you for forgiveness


Yes, the first time I crossed my heart
Yes, the first time I made a promise


Sure enough, may (spoke)
I definitely spoke the truth


And I know the difference between
And I know what is right and what is wrong


I knew I`d have to beg you
I knew I'd have to ask for your forgiveness


Please, darlin`, help me please
Please, my love, help me make it right


I cross my heart
I make a promise


For you`re the one, yes I know
Because you are the one I love and trust


To you baby, because I know
To you, my love, because I trust and respect you


There`s no one else, I know
I know there is no one else for me


Anything you tell me to do
I will do anything you ask of me


I have to do it or I`ll have to go
I am committed to keeping my promise, or I will lose you




Writer(s): Sonny Boy Williamson, Bruce Springsteen Copyright: Bruce Springsteen Music, Arc Music Corp.

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Comments from YouTube:

Jo Melville-Smith

Just sooooo love this !! The piano and the harmonica playing is amazing ! Used to play this track over and over !! Pure blues !!!

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Brian Allen

The man is a genius

Philharpo

The book says Robert Junior Lockwood and Luther Tucker guitars, Otis Spann piano, Willie Dixon bass and Fred below drums. Sonny Boy (Rice Miller) is playing something like a Marine Band in F. Classic.

マキ

ロバート・Jr.ロックウッドのギターが素晴らしい✨

davidratcliffe1

Who is the guitar player?

Travis King

Sounds like Hubert. I think its Robert Lockwood Jr. If you find out please tell

Михаил Диковицкий

Sound like Matt Murphy. But I'm not sure.