Cry Me A River

Sammy Davis Jr. · Other Songs - Sammy Davis Jr.

Now you say you love me

But you cry the whole night through

You can cry me a river

oh yes you're goin' to cry me a river

'cause I cried a river over you



Now you say you're sorry for being so untrue

You may cry a river

You may cry me a river

I cried a river over you

Yes I did child, yes I did my child



You drove me nearly out of my head

You stood by and never shed a tear

But I remember every word that was said

Oh yes, I remember, never fear



You may cry me a river, c'mon now

Cry me a river

You may cry me a river

I cried a river for you (Oh how I cried)



You nearly drove me out of my own sweethead

You stood by, you never shed a tear for me.

I remember every crual word, everything that was said

Yes I remember, never you fear



You may cry me a river

I cried a river for you

Yes I cried a river for you



Turn back the tide of life, I cried, salty water runnin' down

I cried I love you

I cried I love you

I cried, I cried



You may cry, oh, she may cry now, a river of tears

A river of tears for you

You may cry now, she may cry, oh, she may cry now

You may cry, oh, she may cry now a river of tears

A river of tears for you



I cry you can cry me a river

Lord loves a cheerful giver

C'mon and cry me a river of tears

C'mon now and cry me a river of tears

C'mon now and cry me a river of tears

C'mon now, c'mon down and cry me a river



(alternate)

Now you say you love me

But you cry the whole night through

You can cry me a river

oh yes you're goin' to cry me a river

'cause I cried a river over you



Now you say you're sorry for being so untrue

You may cry a river

You may cry me a river

I cried a river over you

Yes I did child, yes I did my child



You drove me nearly out of my head

You stood by and never shed a tear

But I remember every word that was said

Oh yes, I remember, never fear



You may cry me a river, c'mon now

Cry me a river

You may cry me a river

I cried a river for you (Oh how I cried)



You nearly drove me out of my own sweethead

You stood by, you never shed a tear for me.

I remember every crual word, everything that was said

Yes I remember, never you fear



You may cry me a river

I cried a river for you

Yes I cried a river for you



Turn back the tide of life, I cried, salty water runnin' down

I cried I love you

I cried I love you

I cried, I cried



You may cry, oh, she may cry now, a river of tears

A river of tears for you

You may cry now, she may cry, oh, she may cry now

You may cry, oh, she may cry now a river of tears

A river of tears for you



I cry you can cry me a river

Lord loves a cheerful giver

C'mon and cry me a river of tears

C'mon now and cry me a river of tears

C'mon now and cry me a river of tears

C'mon now, c'mon down and cry me a river

Cry Me A River

Sammy Davis Jr.'s "Cry Me A River" stands as a definitive example of his mastery of the doo-wop and jazz-influenced pop styles that defined the 1950s. Recorded with his signature smooth vocal delivery, the track blends a melancholic melody with a sophisticated rhythm section, showcasing his ability to navigate complex musical arrangements while maintaining emotional clarity. The song became a staple of his discography, reflecting the era's shift toward more polished, studio-produced recordings that prioritized vocal nuance and instrumental interplay. Davis's performance on this recording highlighted his versatility as both a performer and a songwriter, cementing his legacy as one of the most charismatic figures in early rock and roll history.