No Woman No Cry
Bob Marley · Natty Dread
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
Say, Say,
Say I remember when we used to sit
In a government yard in Trenchtown
Observing the hypocrites
As they would mingle with the good people we meet
Good friends we have
Oh, good friends we have lost
Along the way
In this great future,
You can't forget your past
So dry your tears, I say
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
Little darling, don't shed no tears
No woman no cry
Said I remember when we use to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
And then Georgie would make the fire lights
while the log wood burnin through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
Of which I'll share with you
My feet is my only carriage
And so I've got to push on through,
Oh, while I'm gone
Everything 's gonna be alright
Everything 's gonna be alright
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
Woman and sister
Don't shed no tears
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
Say, Say,
Say I remember when we used to sit
In a government yard in Trenchtown
Observing the hypocrites
As they would mingle with the good people we meet
Good friends we have
Oh, good friends we have lost
Along the way
In this great future,
You can't forget your past
So dry your tears, I say
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
Little darling, don't shed no tears
No woman no cry
Said I remember when we use to sit
In the government yard in Trenchtown
And then Georgie would make the fire lights
while the log wood burnin through the night
Then we would cook cornmeal porridge
Of which I'll share with you
My feet is my only carriage
And so I've got to push on through,
Oh, while I'm gone
Everything 's gonna be alright
Everything 's gonna be alright
No woman no cry
No woman no cry
Woman and sister
Don't shed no tears
No woman no cry
No Woman No Cry
Bob Marley's 'No Woman No Cry' stands as a cornerstone of reggae history, delivered with profound resilience on the 1976 album Natty Dread. The track embodies the genre's spiritual depth and social commentary, urging listeners to find strength in unity and faith. With its iconic bassline and Marley's commanding vocals, the recording transcends its era to become an anthem of empowerment. Often cited as one of his most influential works, the song captures the essence of Rastafarian philosophy while addressing universal themes of hope and solidarity. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to inspire movements for peace and justice worldwide.