Just Sit Down And Cry
Merle Haggard · Honky Tonkin'-The Strangers [1971]
Bobby Wayne
Oh, you told me that you loved me so many times
And the love that I wanted always would be mine
But now you're gone and I don't know what I'll do
I think I'll just sit down and cry over you.
Now when you left me for another my world fell apart
All you left me was a mem'ry and a broken heart
But till all the pain is gone I don't know what I'll do
I think I'll just sit down and cry over you.
Yes, I think I'll just sit down and cry over you because you went away
Just like a baby I would cry because you didn't stay
And now that I found out your love for me was never true
I think I'll just sit down and cry over you.
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Yes, I think I'll just sit down and cry over you because you went away
I've got so many tears to cry I'd better start today
And now that I found out your love for me was never true
Oh, I think I'll just sit down and cry over you.
Oh yes, I think I'll just sit down and cry over you...
Just Sit Down And Cry
Merle Haggard's "Just Sit Down And Cry" stands as a poignant centerpiece on the 1971 album *Honky Tonkin'—The Strangers*. This recording exemplifies Haggard's mastery of the outlaw country and honky-tonk genres, blending his signature twang with a narrative that resonates deeply with the struggles of the working class. The song's emotional weight is delivered through Haggard's distinctive vocal delivery, capturing the raw vulnerability often found in his later career works. It reflects the era's focus on personal hardship and resilience, themes that became hallmarks of his discography. As a key track on this specific album, it showcases his ability to craft stories that feel both intimate and universally relatable, cementing his status as a leading figure in American country music.