No Woman No Cry

Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez

No woman no cry, no woman no cry

I said no woman no cry, no woman no cry

Yes I remember when we used to sit

In the government yard in Trench town

Observing those hypocrites

Mingle with the good people we knew ya

Good friends we knew

And good friends we lost along the way

In this bright future we can't forget the past

So dry your tears I say

No woman no cry, no woman no cry

I said no woman no cry, no woman no cry

Yes,I remember when we used to sit

In the government yard in Trench town

And georgey would make the fire light

With the burning through the night

And we would cook corn meal poridge

Which I'd share with you ya

And my feet is my only carriage

So I'm gonna push on through

Everything's gonna be alright

Everything's gonna be alright

Everything's gonna be alright

Everything's gonna be alright

Everything's gonna be alright

Everything's gonna be alright

Everything's gonna be alright

Everything's gonna be alright

Everything's gonna be alright

No woman no cry, no woman no cry

I said no woman no cry, no woman no cry

No Woman No Cry

Joan Baez's 1965 recording of 'No Woman No Cry' stands as a defining anthem of the folk revival era, blending spiritual resilience with social activism. Originally performed by the Isley Brothers, the song was reimagined by Baez to champion women's rights and civil liberties, becoming a staple of her extensive discography. The track exemplifies the acoustic guitar-driven style that characterized her work alongside artists like Peter, Paul and Mary, while also serving as a powerful vehicle for protest music during the mid-1960s. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to transcend specific political movements, offering a timeless message of solidarity and strength that continues to resonate across generations of musicians and audiences alike.