Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
Sarah Vaughan · Other Songs - Sarah Vaughan
It's worth its heartache in ransom
And when that twilight steals
I know how the lady in the harbor feels
When I want rain, I get sunny weather
I'm just as blue as the sky
Since love is gone, can't get myself together
Guess I'll hang my tears out to dry
Friends ask me out and I tell them I'm busy
Must get a new alibi
I stay at home and ask myself, "Where is she?"
Guess I'll hang my tears out to dry
Dry little tear drops, my little tear drops
Hanging on a stream of dreams
Fly little memories, my little memories
Remind her of our crazy schemes
Yes, somebody says, just forget about her
So I gave that treatment a try
And strangely enough I got along without her
Then one day she passed me right by, oh, well
I guess I'll hang my tears out to dry
Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
Sarah Vaughan's 1955 rendition of 'Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry' stands as a definitive example of her mastery over the jazz standard. Recorded for Capitol Records, the track showcases her unparalleled vocal control and emotional depth, transforming a song originally written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne into a soaring statement of melancholy. Vaughan's interpretation is characterized by her signature vibrato and dynamic range, delivering a performance that balances raw vulnerability with technical precision. This recording helped cement her status as one of the most influential vocalists of the mid-20th century, influencing generations of singers who followed. The song remains a staple of the Great American Songbook, celebrated for its poignant lyrics and Vaughan's ability to convey complex feelings through her voice alone.