When she cries
Dr. Hook · Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show [1971]
No one sees the fantasies and fears my lady hides
There are those who've shared her love and laughter
But no one hears my lady when she cries,but me
No one hears my lady when she cries
And when she cries she makes you wanna run
And chase the sun and bring it back
To brighten up a corner of her dark and troubled skies
When she cries
You may have seen her lyin' in your lamplight
And if you've heard her whispered words, it comes as no surprise
So be the one she shares her secret smiles with
But send me back my lady when she cries,for me
My lady's gonna need me when she cries
And when she cries she makes you wanna run
And chase the sun and bring it back
So bring me back my lady when she cries...for me
'Cause my lady's gonna need me when she cries
When she cries
When she cries stands as a poignant song in the early discography of Dr. Hook, appearing on their 1971 debut album, Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. The track captures the band's signature blend of soft rock and gentle storytelling, establishing a melodic foundation that would define their initial public reception. While the group later achieved massive commercial success with upbeat novelty hits, this recording highlights their capacity for introspective songwriting and emotional depth. The song remains a testament to the band's versatility during their formative years, showcasing a softer side that contrasts with their more energetic later work. As part of their foundational catalogue, it offers listeners a glimpse into the musical identity that helped secure their place in the rock landscape of the early 1970s.