Don't Cry
Kirk Franklin · The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin [2002]
Why do you cry, He has risen
Why are you weeping, He's not dead
Why do you cry, He has risen
Why are you weeping, He's not dead
He paid it all on that lonely highway (hey)
And His anointing I can feel
He shed His blood for my transgressions
And by His stripes we are healed
Why do you cry, He has risen
Why are you weeping, He's not dead
So as you go through life's journey
Don't you worry, lift up your head
Don't you cry, stop your weeping
He has risen, He's not dead
So as you go through life's journey's
Don't you worry, lift up your head
[chorus]
Don't you cry
Stop your weeping
He has risen
He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
Don't, cry
Wipe your eyes
He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
Don't weep
He's not asleep
Jehovah, He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
Don't cry
Wipe your eyes
He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
Oh, don't cry
Wipe your eyes
He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
[4x]
Why are you weeping, He's not dead
Why do you cry, He has risen
Why are you weeping, He's not dead
He paid it all on that lonely highway (hey)
And His anointing I can feel
He shed His blood for my transgressions
And by His stripes we are healed
Why do you cry, He has risen
Why are you weeping, He's not dead
So as you go through life's journey
Don't you worry, lift up your head
Don't you cry, stop your weeping
He has risen, He's not dead
So as you go through life's journey's
Don't you worry, lift up your head
[chorus]
Don't you cry
Stop your weeping
He has risen
He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
Don't, cry
Wipe your eyes
He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
Don't weep
He's not asleep
Jehovah, He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
Don't cry
Wipe your eyes
He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
Oh, don't cry
Wipe your eyes
He's not dead (ohohohohoh)
[4x]
Don't Cry
Kirk Franklin's 'Don't Cry' stands as a cornerstone of his 2002 album, The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin, exemplifying his signature blend of gospel and R&B. Recorded during a pivotal era where Franklin revitalized the genre by merging traditional church music with contemporary soul, the track showcases his distinctive vocal style and emotive delivery. As a staple of his discography, the song reflects the spiritual depth and social consciousness that define his body of work. It remains a powerful testament to his ability to craft recordings that resonate deeply with audiences seeking both religious inspiration and modern musical excellence.