Please Don't Make Me Cry
UB 40 · The Best of UB40 - Volume One [1987]
But baby, I can't get through it anyway, no I can't
And when I wake up in the mornin', you are gone
Little pretty thing, you know I'll be all alone
You'll hear me crying
Please don't make me cry cause I can't say good-bye
Please don't make me cry
Because I know there will be nothing left for me
All them good, good times we spent together
You said it was me and no other, yeah
And now you want to make me be pained inside
Darlin', I know you are going to make me cry
You'll hear me crying
Please don't make me cry cause I can't say good-bye
Please don't make me cry
Because I know there will be nothing left for me
All this pain I can't stand it, you're going to leave
You're going to leave this poor man on his own
Yes, you are
Please don't make me cry
Cause I can't say good-bye, show some sympathy
Please don't make me cry
Because I know there will be nothing left for me
All this pain, I can't stand it, you're going to leave
You're going to leave this poor man on his own
Yes, you are
Please don't make me cry, baby, I'm pleading
Please Don't Make Me Cry
Released in 1987 on The Best of UB40 - Volume One, this track exemplifies the reggae fusion sound that defined UB40's career. Lead vocalist Ali Campbell delivers a soulful performance that blends traditional Jamaican rhythms with polished pop production, a signature approach for the group. The song reflects the band's ability to address personal emotion within a danceable framework, characteristic of their work during the late 1980s. As part of their extensive catalogue, the recording showcases the collaboration between Campbell and the backing band, cementing their status as pioneers in bringing reggae to mainstream audiences. The track remains a staple of their discography, illustrating the enduring appeal of their melodic style and social consciousness.