Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad
Eric Clapton · Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 (Live) [2013]
To take me back to yesterday.
How can I ever hope to forget you?
Won't you show me a place
Where I can hide my lonely face?
I know you're going to break my heart if I let you.
[Chorus:]
Why does love got to be so sad?
Why does love got to be so sad?
Why does love got to be so sad?
Why does love got to be so sad?
Like a moth to a flame,
Like a song without a name,
I've never been the same since I met you.
Like a bird on the wing,
I've got a brand new song to sing,
I can't keep from singing about you.
[Chorus]
I'm beginning to see
What a fool you've made of me.
I might have to break the law when I find you.
Stop running away;
I've got a better game to play,
You know I can't go on living without you.
[Chorus]
Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad
Eric Clapton's 'Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad' stands as a poignant reflection on the complexities of heartbreak, delivered with his signature blues-infused guitar work. Recorded live at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2013, the track showcases Clapton's enduring mastery of the acoustic guitar and his ability to weave personal emotion into a broader musical narrative. The song complements his extensive discography, echoing themes found in his most celebrated works while maintaining a raw, intimate quality characteristic of his live performances. Through this recording, Clapton continues to explore the universal struggles of love and loss, blending traditional blues structures with a contemporary sensibility that resonates deeply with audiences worldwide.