I'm Feelin' Sorry

Rick Nelson · Lonesome Town Complete Record Releases 1957-59 [1992]

(Jack Clement)



I told a little lie baby

You nade me cry

That's why I'm feelin' blue

I'm feelin' sorry I lied to you



I took your little heart

I took it all apart

Now I'm missin' you

I'm feelin' sorry I couldn't be true.



I should have known better

I should have been truer

Well I know that you're blue

But baby I'm bluer.



Uh, I want to find a way baby

To make you stay

But I know I'll never win

I'm feelin' sorry that I'm just a friend.



--- Instrumental ---



You gave to me true love

But I didn't take it

Got a way to forgive me

But I'll never make it.



Uh, I want to find a way baby

To make you stay

But I know I'll never win

I'm feelin' sorry that I'm just a friend...

I'm Feelin' Sorry

Rick Nelson's "I'm Feelin' Sorry" stands as a poignant example of his early rock and roll repertoire, capturing the raw emotional vulnerability characteristic of his 1957 recordings. Released on the Lonesome Town Complete Record Releases compilation, the track exemplifies Nelson's ability to blend country roots with emerging rock energy, a signature sound that defined his career during the late 1950s. The song's narrative explores themes of regret and heartbreak, delivered through Nelson's distinctive vocal style and the era's typical upbeat yet melancholic arrangement. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights his role as a pivotal figure in the transition from traditional country to rock and roll, influencing countless artists who followed in his wake.