Cryin' In The Deep Blue Sea
Hank Thompson · Hank Thompson & His Brazos Val [2003]
Writer Hank Thompson
Well, I went to see my baby
She said stay away from me
'Cause I'm a hot wire
And you're a flat tire
And I'm a-lettin' you go, you see
(Chorus)
And now, I'm gone
You can look for me
Down by the ocean
Cryin' in the deep blue sea
Well, I never thought my baby
Would ever say goodbye
That goes to show
That a man don't know
Just how the cards can lie
(Repeat Chorus)
She left me here to weep and moan
Nothin' but the doggone blues
I've made my bid
But she flipped her lid
And now I've got the walkin' shoes
(Repeat Chorus, "so" instead of "now")
Well, the tears I shed this mornin'
And the tears I shed last night
I cried, by gosh
But it just can't wash
My baby from my sight
(Repeat Chorus)
When I looked out on the ocean
Lord, it was deep and wide
Well, my baby's gone
And I can't go on
So I hung my little head and cried
(Repeat Chorus)
Where?
Down by the ocean
Cryin' in the deep blue sea
Cryin' In The Deep Blue Sea
Hank Thompson's 'Cryin' In The Deep Blue Sea' stands as a quintessential example of his mastery in country balladry, blending acoustic storytelling with emotional depth. Recorded on the album Hank Thompson & His Brazos Val, the track exemplifies the genre's tradition of melancholic reflection on lost love and the passage of time. Thompson's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its raw, unadorned authenticity, anchors the song's narrative, allowing the simple instrumentation to carry the weight of its subject matter. As a staple of his discography, the recording captures the essence of mid-20th century country music, where personal vulnerability was expressed through straightforward melodies and poignant lyrics. The song remains a defining work in Thompson's catalog, illustrating how he transformed regional themes into enduring musical art that resonates across generations of listeners.