So Sad
The Everly Brothers Lyrics


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We used to have good times together
But now I feel them slip away
It makes me cry to see love die
So sad to watch good love go bad

Remember how you used to feel, dear?
You said nothing could change your mind
It breaks my heart to see us part
So sad to watch good love go bad

Is it any wonder
That I feel so blue
When I know for certain
That I'm losing you

Remember how you used to feel, dear?
You said nothing could change your mind
It breaks my heart to see us part




So sad to watch good love go bad
So sad to watch good love go bad

Overall Meaning

The Everly Brothers' song "So Sad" captures the bittersweet emotions of watching a once-strong love slowly slip away. The singer reminisces about the good times they used to have with their partner, but unfortunately, they feel that those memories are all that remain. As hard as they try to hold onto their relationship, they feel themselves losing their loved one, and it makes them incredibly sad.


In the second verse, the singer pleads with their partner to remember how they used to feel about their love. They remind their partner that they once said nothing could change their mind about their relationship. However, despite their best efforts, the singer realizes that their love is slowly fading away. They feel helpless and heartbroken as they watch their once-strong bond fall apart.


The lyrics of "So Sad" are incredibly relatable, as many people have experienced the pain of losing a love that once seemed unbreakable. The song's melancholic melody and heartfelt lyrics capture the essence of heartbreak and the pain that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

We used to have good times together
We had enjoyable moments in the past with each other


But now I feel them slip away
But now those moments seem to be disappearing


It makes me cry to see love die
I feel emotional sadness watching a love fade away


So sad to watch good love go bad
It's devastating to see a once-great love turn sour


Remember how you used to feel, dear?
Do you recall how you felt, my love?


You said nothing could change your mind
You claimed that nothing could sway your feelings


It breaks my heart to see us part
It's painful for me to witness our separation


So sad to watch good love go bad
It's devastating to see a once-great love turn sour


Is it any wonder
Is it surprising


That I feel so blue
That I'm filled with sadness


When I know for certain
Because I'm certain


That I'm losing you
That I'm losing your love


So sad to watch good love go bad
It's devastating to see a once-great love turn sour


Remember how you used to feel, dear?
Do you recall how you felt, my love?


You said nothing could change your mind
You claimed that nothing could sway your feelings


It breaks my heart to see us part
It's painful for me to witness our separation


So sad to watch good love go bad
It's devastating to see a once-great love turn sour




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DONALD EVERLY

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AussieJohnny

Very nicely said Jerry. So Sad is my favourite Everly song.
When Phil died in 2014 Paul McCartney wrote this in Facebook:

“Phil was one of my great heroes.

“With his brother Don, they were one of the major influences on The Beatles. When John and I first first started to write songs, I was Phil and he was Don.

“Years later, when I finally met Phil, I was completely star-struck and at the same time extremely impressed by his humility and gentleness of soul.

“I will always love him for giving me some of the sweetest musical memories of my life.”
I hope Paul writes something about Don as well.



Tita Monk

Lyrics
We used to have good times together
But now I feel them slip away
It makes me cry to see love die
So sad to watch good love go bad
Remember how you used to feel, dear?
You said nothing could change your mind
It breaks my heart to see us part
So sad to watch good love go bad
Is it any wonder
That I feel so blue
When I know for certain
That I'm losing you
Remember how you used to feel, dear?
You said nothing could change your mind
It breaks my heart to see us part
So sad to watch good love go bad
So sad to watch good love go bad
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Donald Everly



Nyx

We used to have good times together
But now I feel them slip away
It makes me cry to see love die
So sad to watch good love go bad

Remember how you used to feel dear?
You said nothing could change your mind
It breaks my heart to see us part
So sad to watch good love go bad

Is it any wonder
That I feel so blue
When I know for certain
That I'm losing you

Remember how you used to feel dear?
You said nothing could change your mind
It breaks my heart to see us part
So sad to watch good love go bad
So sad to watch good love go bad



juanita vl

The Everly Brothers





We used to have good times together
But now I feel them slip away
It makes me cry to see love die
So sad to watch good love go bad
Remember how you used to feel, dear?
You said nothing could change your mind
It breaks my heart to see us part
So sad to watch good love go bad
Is it any wonder
That I feel so blue
When I know for certain
That I'm losing you

Remember how you used to feel, dear?
You said nothing could change your mind
It breaks my heart to see us part
So sad to watch good love go bad
So sad to watch good love go bad



All comments from YouTube:

Stephanie M

I absolutely adore the Everly brothers. They were the best duo ever. Beautiful voices. My mum's really sad she never got to see them live. RIP Phil & Don.xx

Bryan Mader

The vocal harmonics of these two brothers was incredibly good.

eric williamson

The greatest harmonies ever there will never be another pair like them was lucky enough to see them in Birmingham a few years ago takes me back to when they came on the scene. Without doubt we had the greatest musical talent from the 50s

Miss Mercury

If this song doesn't make you feel something...they made beautiful music. 

bunny ben chaim

I saw the Everly Bros live in
NY at the Paramount theater with many other
singers. 1958

Kimberly Bisgaard

@Joe Klesko 0llll ppl

Joe Klesko

I was so fortunate to see the Everly Brothers live in concert in the late 70's. Such a memorable night. They'll never make music like that ever again.

dougsteelman02

I grew up with these fellows on the turntable, earned money to buy their records and spent it the same day...memories are still fresh and I remember how I felt the first time I heard this one. Great Don Everly composition....please bring this music back and let it thrive.

stan wollmers

I first heard this beautiful song in 1960 when I was 15. It's even more hauntingly beautiful today. I've loved Don & Phil's music since the summer of 1957, when Bye Bye Love first came out. There will NEVER be anyone better than the Everly Brothers.

Philip Croft

@Ron Abernethy yep, me a year younger, As raw Rock n Roll was fading, beautiful harmony's like this from the Brother's, lead the way, into the early 60's, pre Beatles.

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