Sad Eyes
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
Sad eyes, sad eyes, across the room
Sad eyes, crying in your gloom
Sad eyes, love has been untrue
Just look at me, oh just look at me
Just look at me, i'm lonely too
I'm like you, so like you, sad eyes
Oh sad eyes
Don't you know that tears can be erased?
Oh sad eyes Tears won't help
But maybe i can replace that other face
Sad eyes, sad eyes, this ain't just a line
Sad eyes, maybe we can find
Sad eyes, somewhere down the line
Happiness, oh happiness Happiness together, you and i
Someday, some way, sad eyes
Sad eyes, crying in your gloom
Sad eyes, love has been untrue
Just look at me, oh just look at me
Just look at me, i'm lonely too
I'm like you, so like you, sad eyes
Oh sad eyes
Don't you know that tears can be erased?
Oh sad eyes Tears won't help
But maybe i can replace that other face
Sad eyes, sad eyes, this ain't just a line
Sad eyes, maybe we can find
Sad eyes, somewhere down the line
Happiness, oh happiness Happiness together, you and i
Someday, some way, sad eyes
Sad Eyes
Roy Orbison's "Sad Eyes" stands as a quintessential example of his signature sound, blending lush orchestration with his distinctive, resonant vocals. Released during the height of his career, the track exemplifies the dramatic emotional range that defined his discography and solidified his status as a rock and roll icon. The song relies on its atmospheric production and Orbison's powerful delivery to evoke a deep sense of melancholy and longing, characteristic of the late 1950s and early 1960s era. It remains a staple of his catalog, often performed live to demonstrate his ability to transform simple melodies into profound emotional experiences through sheer vocal intensity and musical arrangement.