Since You Said Goodbye

Eric Clapton · The Breeze (An Appreciation of JJ Cale) [2014]

Rain keeps fallin' on my head

Sun keeps burnin' out my eyes

Lord the moon he knows I'm blue

And it's all because of you



Ever since you said goodbye

Black cloud hangin' over me

I can't seem to do it right

Lord the wind it never blows

The river never flows



Ever since you said goodbye

Sunny days have come and gone

Heaven knows I'm here cryin'

Lord the moon he knows I'm blue

And it's all because of you

Ever since you said goodbye

Since You Said Goodbye

Eric Clapton's "Since You Said Goodbye" serves as a poignant song in his 2014 album, The Breeze (An Appreciation of JJ Cale). The track highlights Clapton's enduring ability to craft intimate, emotionally resonant blues-rock ballads. While the album primarily celebrates the songwriting of JJ Cale, this composition reflects Clapton's own signature style, blending melodic guitar work with heartfelt vocal delivery. The recording fits seamlessly within his extensive discography, which spans from his early days with Cream to his later acoustic-focused projects. It stands as a testament to his consistent exploration of themes regarding loss and longing, maintaining the high production standards expected from one of rock music's most influential figures.