These singers debuted on The Lawrence Welk Show in 1955 after their school classmate, Larry Welk, son of Lawrence Welk, brought them to the attention of his father. They were a mainstay on the show until they left to start a career of their own in 1968. The quartet was only three members from 1960 to 1964; oldest sister Dianne got married, left the group, and then rejoined them again.
Over the decades, they recorded many albums. Their first album was on Brunswick Records and later on Coral, Dot, Ranwood and Mercury. They have recently released four CD volumes of songs taken from their own ABC-TV show.
They are not related to the Beatle John Lennon.
Sad Movies
The Lennon Sisters Lyrics
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Always make me cry
He said he had to work
So I went to the show alone
They turned down the lights
And turned the projector on
I saw my darlin' and my best friend walk in
Though I was sittin' there they didn't see
And so they sat right down in front of me
When he kissed her lips I almost died
And in the middle of the color cartoon
I started to cry.
Oh-oh-oh, sa-a-a-d movies
Always make me cry (always makes me cry)
Oh-oh-oh, sa-a-a-d movies
Always make me cry
So I got up and slowly walked on home
And mama saw the tears and said "what's wrong?"
And so to keep from telling her a lie
I just said "sa-a-a-d movies
Make me cry" (make me cry, oh-oh,oh)
Oh-oh-oh, sa-a-a-d movies
Make me cry (make me cry)
The Lennon Sisters' Sad Movies is a song about heartbreak and the power that movies have to evoke emotions in people. The song's opening line, "Sa-a-a-d movies always make me cry," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It's a sentiment most people can relate to, as we've all experienced the heartache of lost love at some point in our lives.
The lyrics tell a story about a girl who goes to the movies alone, believing her boyfriend is at work. However, when she gets there, she sees him walk in with her best friend. The pain she feels is palpable as she watches them kiss while sitting in front of her. The juxtaposition between the realism of the situation and the frivolity of the colorful cartoon on the screen adds to the emotional depth of the lyrics.
The song's final verse provides some resolution to the situation as the girl goes home and tells her mother that "Sad movies make me cry" to avoid telling her what happened. This line highlights the universality of the song as it is relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Overall, Sad Movies by The Lennon Sisters is a poignant and heartbreaking song that speaks to the power of cinema to evoke emotions in people.
Line by Line Meaning
Sa-a-a-d movies
Narrator is talking about sad movies.
Always make me cry
Narrator gets emotional while watching sad movies.
He said he had to work
Narrator's significant other said they had to work.
So I went to the show alone
Narrator went to the movie theater by herself.
They turned down the lights
The lights were dimmed in the theater.
And turned the projector on
The movie projector was turned on.
And just as the news of the world started to begin
The news program was about to start.
I saw my darlin' and my best friend walk in
Narrator's significant other and friend walk in and sit in front of her.
Though I was sittin' there they didn't see
Narrator was sitting there but her significant other and friend didn't see her.
And so they sat right down in front of me
Narrator's significant other and friend sit down in front of her.
When he kissed her lips I almost died
Narrator's significant other and friend kissed, and it upset the singer.
And in the middle of the color cartoon
Narrator was watching a colorful cartoon on the big screen.
I started to cry.
Narrator started crying in the middle of the movie.
Oh-oh-oh, sa-a-a-d movies
The chorus repeats the title and theme of the song.
Always make me cry (always makes me cry)
Narrator repeats that sad movies always make her cry.
So I got up and slowly walked on home
Narrator left the theater and walked home.
And mama saw the tears and said "what's wrong?"
Narrator's mother saw her crying and asked her what was wrong.
And so to keep from telling her a lie
Narrator didn't want to lie to her mother.
I just said "sa-a-a-d movies
Narrator tells her mother that she was crying because of sad movies.
Make me cry" (make me cry, oh-oh,oh)
The chorus repeats one last time.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Loudermilk
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@jlee739
Sad movies always make me cry
He said he had to work
So I went to the show alone
They turned out the lights
And turned the projector on
And just as the news of the world started to begin
I saw my darlin' and my best friend walk in
Though I was sittin' there they didn't see
And so they sat right down in front of me
When he kissed her lips I almost died
And in the middle of the color cartoon
I started to cry
Oh oh oh sad movies
Always make me cry
Oh oh oh sad movies
Always make me cry
So I got up and slowly walked on home
And mama saw the tears and said "What's wrong?"
And so to keep from tellin' her a lie
I just said "Sad movies make me cry"
Ooo oo oo ooo
Ooo oo oo ooo
Sad movies make me cry-y-y-y-y
@jendictive
My friends always make fun of me everytime I play or sing this and tell me that I have a bad taste in music. They say that I'm way too young(16 btw)to like this. But idc I will always choose songs such as this one over those ones that only use rubbish words and repeat gucci at least 5x lmao. Besides,music is for all ages. AND this song never gets old even if it is in terms of years,it never dies unlike that song that only came out months ago, got known bc of tiktok and was quickly forgotten when the hype was over.
@Lestweforgot
My mom plays this quite a lot, she used to cry almost every time. She said almost the exact same thing happened to her. Years later when my first girlfriend cheated on me and I found out, I finally understood why she cried so much..
@SincertyPatrick
I'm fucking crazy, but I'm free
@Rebecca-hv4mg
Same Iβm 11 and my friends are all about βk-popβ
@paulaasilo6587
They're the ones who have bad taste in music haha
@jendictive
@@Rebecca-hv4mg i like kpop too but many kpop songs suck like those of blackpink
@39thala
At 1:04, Kathy's face really sells that line of the song. Very heartfelt pain! What a great singer and performer she is!
@David-fn2wh
Lindo lindo demais, essa Γ©poca era maravilhosa β€οΈ
@jlee739
Sad movies always make me cry
He said he had to work
So I went to the show alone
They turned out the lights
And turned the projector on
And just as the news of the world started to begin
I saw my darlin' and my best friend walk in
Though I was sittin' there they didn't see
And so they sat right down in front of me
When he kissed her lips I almost died
And in the middle of the color cartoon
I started to cry
Oh oh oh sad movies
Always make me cry
Oh oh oh sad movies
Always make me cry
So I got up and slowly walked on home
And mama saw the tears and said "What's wrong?"
And so to keep from tellin' her a lie
I just said "Sad movies make me cry"
Ooo oo oo ooo
Ooo oo oo ooo
Sad movies make me cry-y-y-y-y
@deliodefreitas3305
Graças a Deus, esta Canção foi composta para a Eternidade. Linda demais. Merci.