Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Petula Clark · Other Songs - Petula Clark
When I try to explain how I feel
That I still need your love after all I've done
You won't believe me
All you will see is a girl you once knew
Although she's dressed up to the nines
At sixes and sevens with you
I had to let it happen, I had to change
Couldn't stay all my life down at heel
Looking out of the window, staying out of the sun
So I chose freedom
Running around trying everything new
But nothing impressed me at all
I never expected it to
[Chorus]
Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days my mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep your distance
And as for fortune, and as for fame
I never invited them in
Though it seemed to the world
They were all I desired
They are illusions
They're not the solutions they promised to be,
The answer was here all the time
I love you and hope you love me
[Chorus]
Have I said too much ?
There's nothing more
I can think of to say to you
But all you have to do is look at me
To know that ev'ry word is true
[Chorus]
Don't cry for me Argentina
The truth is I never left you
All through my wild days my mad existence
I kept my promise
Don't keep my distance
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Petula Clark's 1968 recording of 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' stands as a defining moment in musical theater history, originally composed for the Broadway musical Evita. While the song is most famously associated with Madonna's 1986 cover, Clark's version was the first to achieve significant commercial success, establishing the track as a staple of the pop repertoire. The piece blends operatic flair with accessible pop sensibilities, showcasing Clark's distinctive vocal style and emotional delivery. Its enduring popularity stems from its dramatic narrative and melodic structure, making it a perennial favorite at concerts and a cultural touchstone that transcends its theatrical origins to become a global anthem.