I Cried For You

Jimmy Rushing · Other Songs - Jimmy Rushing

I remember other days how I used to weep

Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep

You forgot your promises, every single vow

All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now



I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me

Every road has a turning

That's one thing you're learning

I cried for you; what a fool I used to be

Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer

I found a heart just a little bit truer

I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me



How can I forget the hours that I worried through

Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?

In those days you never thought anything of me

But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free



I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me

Every road has a turning

That's one thing you're learning

I cried for you; what a fool I used to be

Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer

I found a heart just a little bit truer

I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me

I Cried For You

Jimmy Rushing's 'I Cried For You' stands as a quintessential example of his signature style, blending the raw emotional depth of the blues with the polished sophistication of swing. Recorded in the mid-1930s, the track exemplifies Rushing's mastery of the tenor saxophone, where his melodic lines often carried the weight of a soloist while maintaining the rhythmic drive essential to the era's popular music. As a key figure in the transition from traditional blues to the emerging jazz and swing eras, Rushing frequently collaborated with prominent vocalists, infusing their performances with a unique, soulful intensity that defined the sound of the 1930s. This recording captures that specific moment in musical history, showcasing the interplay between instrumental virtuosity and vocal expression that made Rushing a celebrated figure in American music. The song remains a testament to the enduring power of the blues, delivered with the technical precision and emotional resonance that characterized Rushing's extensive discography.