Dry Your Eyes
Neil Diamond · In My Lifetime [1998]
Dry your eyes, take your song out
It's a newborn afternoon
And if you can't recall the singer, can you still recall the tune?
Dry your eyes, play it slowly, just like you're marching off to war
Sing it like you always wanted, like you sung it once before
And from the centre of the circle, to the big waiting crowd
If it ever is forgotten, sing it long and sing it loud
And come dry your eyes
And you taught us more about living, than we ever cared to know
And we came to learn a secret, and we never let it go
And it was more than being holy, it was less than being free
And if you can't recall the reason, can you hear the people see
Right through the lightening and the thunder, to the dark side of the moon
Through that distant falling angel, that descended much too soon
Come dry your eyes
Dry your eyes, take your song out
It's a newborn afternoon
And if you can't recall the singer, you can still recall the tune
Come dry your eyes
Come dry your eyes
Dry your eyes
It's a newborn afternoon
And if you can't recall the singer, can you still recall the tune?
Dry your eyes, play it slowly, just like you're marching off to war
Sing it like you always wanted, like you sung it once before
And from the centre of the circle, to the big waiting crowd
If it ever is forgotten, sing it long and sing it loud
And come dry your eyes
And you taught us more about living, than we ever cared to know
And we came to learn a secret, and we never let it go
And it was more than being holy, it was less than being free
And if you can't recall the reason, can you hear the people see
Right through the lightening and the thunder, to the dark side of the moon
Through that distant falling angel, that descended much too soon
Come dry your eyes
Dry your eyes, take your song out
It's a newborn afternoon
And if you can't recall the singer, you can still recall the tune
Come dry your eyes
Come dry your eyes
Dry your eyes
Dry Your Eyes
Neil Diamond's "Dry Your Eyes" stands as a defining anthem of the 1970s soft rock and pop landscape. Released on the 1998 compilation "In My Lifetime," the track showcases Diamond's signature ability to blend lush orchestral arrangements with intimate, confessional vocals. The song's enduring popularity stems from its universal themes of longing and the passage of time, which have resonated with audiences across generations. As a staple of Diamond's discography, it exemplifies the emotional depth and melodic craftsmanship that characterized his work during the era. The recording remains a touchstone for artists exploring the genre, cementing its place in the canon of classic American pop music.