Crying Alone
Flatt And Scruggs · Other Songs - Flatt And Scruggs
That someday you'd leave me, and (D7) I'd miss you (G) so
You said it couldn't (G7) happen, that you were my (C) own
That I'd never be unhappy, left (D) cryin' a-(G)-lone
(G) Cryin' alone, 'cause (D) nobody to care
I whisper your name, (D7) and wish you were (G) here
I'm alright through the day, but from (G7) darkness till (C) dawn
I (D) find myself cryin'. (D7) just cryin' a-(G)-lone
turn around
(G) I know, that I'm a fool, but (D) what can I do
The tears could start a river that I've (D7) cried over (G) you
My dreams are all shattered, how (G7) can I go (C) on
With (D) no one to love me, just (D7) cryin' a-(G)-lone
(G) Cryin' alone, cause (D) nobody cares
I whisper your name, (D7) and wish you were (G) here
I'm alright through the day, but from (G7) darkness till (C) dawn
I (D) find myself cryin', just (D7) cryin' a-(G)-lone
Crying Alone - Flatt And Scruggs
Flatt and Scruggs delivered a haunting rendition of 'Crying Alone,' a staple of the bluegrass and country traditions that captures the raw emotion of solitary sorrow. Recorded in the mid-20th century, the track exemplifies the duo's mastery of the fiddle and banjo, blending traditional Appalachian melodies with the polished production characteristic of their era. The song reflects the genre's deep roots in storytelling, often exploring themes of heartbreak and isolation through acoustic instrumentation. As a defining work in their discography, 'Crying Alone' has become a standard for performers seeking to embody the melancholic spirit of early country music, influencing countless subsequent artists in the folk and bluegrass spheres.