I'll Try Not To Cry

Supremes · Magnificent The Complete Studio Duets [2009]

I promise I'll try not to cry

I'll brush away the tears

And just might keep you here

Though I love you so

Somehow I know that you were meant to go



You're finally getting your freedom now

There's nothing in your way

It's time to end all the good times that we had

I've got to go (I've got to go)



I promise I'll try not to cry (Ain't no stopping me now)

I'll brush away the tears

And just might keep you here

Though I love you so

Somehow I know that you were meant to go



I'm sure you're gonna find someone else

That won't be hard for you

Why don't you fret about what becomes of me?

Don't you know I've got to go? (I've got to go)



I promise I'll try not to cry (Ain't no stopping me now)

I'll brush away the tears

And just might keep you here

Though I love you so

Somehow I know that you were meant to go



I was foolish to fall in love

You were just passing through

I guess there's not much more for us to say

Don't you know I've got to go? (I've got to go)



I promise I'll try not to cry (Ain't no stopping me now)

I'll brush away the tears

And just might keep you here

Though I love you so

Somehow I know that you were meant to go



I promise I'll try not to cry (Ain't no stopping me now)

I'll try not to cry (Ain't no stopping me now)

I'll try not to cry (Ain't no stopping me now)

I'll try not to cry (Ain't no stopping me now)

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I'll Try Not To Cry

Recorded by The Supremes on the 2009 compilation Magnificent: The Complete Studio Duets, this track exemplifies the group's signature blend of R&B and pop sophistication. As a duet, it highlights the vocal interplay between Diana Ross and Mary Wilson, showcasing their ability to navigate emotional narratives with grace and precision. The song reflects the era's polished production standards while maintaining the timeless appeal of Motown's signature sound. Its inclusion on a retrospective collection underscores its status as a staple within the group's discography, offering listeners a glimpse into the collaborative dynamics that defined their career during the early 1970s.