You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry
Roy Drusky · Roy Drusky (Buckboard) [1978]
(Bob Merrill - Terry Shand)
You don't have to be a baby to cry
All you need is your love to go wrong
You don't have to be a baby to cry
Or you lie awake the whole night long.
When you leave me my golden rainbow disappears
Then you leave me a broken heart that's full of tears
A these ain't raindrops in my eyes why should I lie
You don't have to be a baby to cry.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, these ain't raindrops in my eyes why should I lie
You don't have to be a baby to cry...
You don't have to be a baby to cry
All you need is your love to go wrong
You don't have to be a baby to cry
Or you lie awake the whole night long.
When you leave me my golden rainbow disappears
Then you leave me a broken heart that's full of tears
A these ain't raindrops in my eyes why should I lie
You don't have to be a baby to cry.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, these ain't raindrops in my eyes why should I lie
You don't have to be a baby to cry...
You Don't Have to Be a Baby to Cry
Roy Drusky delivers a tender country ballad on this 1978 recording, exploring the vulnerability of emotional expression beyond childish behavior. The track exemplifies his signature style, blending traditional country instrumentation with a smooth vocal delivery that emphasizes the human capacity for feeling. Released as part of his discography during a period where he continued to refine his craft, the song stands as a poignant example of mid-to-late era country music focused on intimate sentiment. It reflects the broader genre's tradition of storytelling through melody and harmony, offering listeners a moment of quiet reflection on the complexities of adult emotion.