Sad Songs
Olivia Newton-John · Making a Good Thing Better [1977]
It's early in the morning
Today I'm moving away
Sittin' here for the last time
Makes me feel so strange
My life here has ended
Like a pulled up weed
Don't play no sad songs
They'll make me cry
This situation reminds me
Of when I went away to school
My friends they all called me
And said I've been made a fool
My boyfriend he left me
For my best friend
Ahh don't play no sad songs
They'll make me cry
'Cause sad songs are tearin' up my heart again
Loneliness is standing in my path again
I can feel it comin'
I can hear it callin' out my name
I don't wanna remember
What I'm leavin' behind
The radio plays a sad song
And brings it on
Loneliness surrounds me
Like clouds bring rain
Ahh don't play no sad songs
They'll make me cry
'Cause sad songs are tearin' up my heart again
Loneliness is standing in my path again
I can feel it comin'
I can hear it callin' out my name
Today I'm moving away
Sittin' here for the last time
Makes me feel so strange
My life here has ended
Like a pulled up weed
Don't play no sad songs
They'll make me cry
This situation reminds me
Of when I went away to school
My friends they all called me
And said I've been made a fool
My boyfriend he left me
For my best friend
Ahh don't play no sad songs
They'll make me cry
'Cause sad songs are tearin' up my heart again
Loneliness is standing in my path again
I can feel it comin'
I can hear it callin' out my name
I don't wanna remember
What I'm leavin' behind
The radio plays a sad song
And brings it on
Loneliness surrounds me
Like clouds bring rain
Ahh don't play no sad songs
They'll make me cry
'Cause sad songs are tearin' up my heart again
Loneliness is standing in my path again
I can feel it comin'
I can hear it callin' out my name
Sad Songs
Olivia Newton-John delivers a tender ballad on the 1977 album Making a Good Thing Better, showcasing her signature vocal clarity and emotive delivery. The track exemplifies her ability to blend pop sensibilities with heartfelt storytelling, characteristic of her work during the late 1970s. While often associated with upbeat themes, this recording highlights her versatility in exploring melancholic moods within a polished production framework. The song remains a testament to her enduring appeal as a vocalist who prioritized emotional authenticity in her recordings.