Goodbye Yesterday
Jimmy Cliff · Reggae Legends [2008]
I've been waiting for a long, long time
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I know every thing's gonna be fine
Good to see you here, how you doin'?
Grab a chair, I'd like you here to stay
Got a dream onto I've been brewin'
Dreams that saw me through a rainy day
So goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I've been waiting for a long, long time
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I know every thing's gonna be fine
I took all I could beg or borrow
Mammy would see, I'd give it back some day
I put my money on a new tomorrow
And my gamble hasn't been in vain
So goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I've been waiting for a long, long time
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I know every thing's gonna be fine
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I've been waiting for a long, long time
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I know every thing's gonna be fine
I've got plans that's been made to measure
Things I know are gonna see through well
Come on happy, babe, let's get together
Do our thing and then go to hell
So goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I've been waiting for a long, long time
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I know every thing's gonna be fine
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I've been waiting for a long, long time
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I know every thing's gonna be fine
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I've been waiting for a long, long time
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I know every thing's gonna be fine
Goodbye yesterday, welcome today
I've been waiting for a long, long time
About Goodbye Yesterday
Jimmy Cliff's "Goodbye Yesterday" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery over the reggae genre, blending rhythmic depth with poignant social commentary. Recorded for the compilation *Reggae Legends*, this track exemplifies the artist's ability to weave personal narrative with broader cultural themes, characteristic of his work in the 1970s and beyond. The song reflects Cliff's signature style, where melodic sensibility meets the genre's traditional emphasis on rhythm and message. As part of his extensive discography, the recording showcases his enduring influence on Jamaican music and his role in articulating the struggles and hopes of his community. The composition remains a staple in discussions of classic reggae, highlighting Cliff's commitment to storytelling through music that resonates across generations.