Lonely Teardrops

Jackson 5 · Other Songs - Jackson 5

Lonely teardrops, why do you never dry?

Lonely teardrops, come home, come home

Just say you will, say you will, say you will, ah yeah



Lonely teardrops, why do you never dry?

Lonely teardrops, come home, come home

Just say you will, say you will, say you will

Ah yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Oh, oh, oh, come home, just say you will

Say you will, say you will, say you will, say you will



Lonely teardrops, why do you never dry?

Lonely teardrops, come home, come home

Just say you will, say you will, say you will, ah, ah, yeah, yeah



Lonely teardrops, why do you never dry?

Lonely teardrops, come home, come home

Just say you will, say you will, say you will, say you will

Say you will, hey, hey, ooh

Come on and say that you will, oh, say you will

Yeah, yeah, hey, yeah, yeah, yeah



Well, I been good to you, baby, better than I been to myself

I been good to you, darlin', better than I been to myself

I want you to say, say you come on, come on

I want you to say, Lord, say that you'll come on, yeah



Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, come on, come on, hey, come on

I ain't lyin' to you darlin'

Oh, you gotta do it [Incomprehensible]

Come on, come on, come on, yeah, yeah, yeah

Lonely Teardrops

The Jackson 5's recording of "Lonely Teardrops" serves as a poignant example of the group's early versatility beyond their signature upbeat pop sound. Originally a classic by Jackie Wilson, this soulful ballad allowed the young brothers to showcase their emotional depth and vocal harmonies. The track highlights the family's ability to interpret established R&B standards with fresh energy, bridging the gap between traditional soul and the emerging Motown style. As part of their broader discography, the song demonstrates how the group navigated different tempos and moods to connect with diverse audiences. This performance remains a testament to their foundational role in shaping the sound of 1970s pop and soul music through their dynamic vocal arrangements and heartfelt delivery.