Woman Don't You Cry for Me
George Harrison
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I'm gonna leave you here I'm gonna leave you at the station I've got a long way to go baby Woman don't you cry for me Now I can't take no more Now I don't need no complication I've got a long way to go baby Woman don't you cry for me There's no one place I want to be Attachment only hurts you Take care of yourself baby C'mon won't you let me be There's just one thing I got to see That's the Lord got to keep him in sight Take care of yourself baby C'mon won't you let me be There's no one place I want to be Attachment only hurts you Better take care of yourself baby C'mon won't you try to see There is just one thing I got to see That's the Lord got to keep him in sight Take care of yourself baby C'mon won't you let me be Now baby here's the door I don't need no aggravation I've got a long way to go baby Woman don't you cry for me I'm gonna leave you here I'm gonna leave you at the station I've got a long way to go baby Woman don't you cry for me I've got a long way to go baby Woman don't you cry for me
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Written by: George Harrison
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Woman Don't You Cry for Me" was written solely by George Harrison. Known as the lead guitarist of the iconic band The Beatles, Harrison also had a flourishing solo career.
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Album & Release YearThis song opens Harrison's album "Thirty Three & 1/3", which is his seventh studio album as a solo artist. The album was released in November 1976.
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CreditsHarrison plays the slide guitar on the track, which is a technique where the musician applies a "slide" to the strings of the guitar rather than pressing them on the frets. The effect sounds like the notes are sweeping from one to another.
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Lyrics OriginsThough not confirmed, it is widely believed that the lyrics of "Woman Don't You Cry for Me" point towards Harrison's complicated relationship with his then-wife Pattie Boyd.
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CompositionThe roots of "Woman Don't You Cry for Me" go back to 1969, during Harrison's India visit. He composed the original music on a dobro, a resonator guitar noted for its distinctive sound.
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Record LabelThe album "Thirty Three & 1/3", which includes "Woman Don't You Cry for Me", was released under Harrison's own Dark Horse Records label.
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Long-term SuccessDespite debuting in the 70s, the song still finds listeners today. It's evidence of Harrison's timeless music appeal, and its enduring popularity contributes to his legacy as an important figure in the music industry.
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Unique Sound"Woman Don't You Cry for Me", like much of Harrison's solo work, is appreciated for its distinct sound. This track blends elements of blues, soul, and rock with Harrison's signature slide guitar play.
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TitleInterestingly, despite the song's title, the phrase "woman don't you cry for me" does not appear in the lyrics of the song. This points to Harrison's often cryptic and symbolic way of writing.
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Other MusiciansBesides Harrison, the song features Willie Weeks on bass guitar, Alvin Taylor on drums, and Emil Richards on marimba, giving the song its unique melodic structure and rhythm.
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