Cryin' for Me (Wayman's Song)
Wayman Tisdale, Toby Keith
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Got the news on Friday mornin' But a tear I couldn't find You showed me how I'm supposed to live And now you showed me how to die I was lost till Sunday morning I work up to face my fear While writing you this goodbye song I found a tear I'm gonna miss that smile I'm gonna miss you my friend Even though it hurts the way it ended up I'd do it all again So play it sweet in heaven 'Cause That's right where you want to be I'm not cryin' cause I feel so sorry for you I'm cryin' for me I got up and dialed your number And your voice came on the line With that old familiar message I'd heard a thousand times it just said Sorry that I missed you Leave a message and god bless I know you think I'm crazy But I had to hear your voice again I'm gonna miss that smile I'm gonna miss you my friend Even though it hurts the way it ended up I'd do it all again So play it sweet in heaven 'Cause That's right where you want to be I'm not cryin' cause I feel so sorry for you I'm cryin' for me So play your upside down left handed Backwards bass guitar And I'll see you on the other side Superstar I'm gonna miss that smile I'm gonna miss you my friend Even though it hurts the way it ended up I'd do it all again So play it sweet in heaven 'Cause That's right where you want to be I'm not cryin' cause I feel so sorry for you I'm cryin' for me I'm still cryin' I'm cryin' for me I'm still cryin'
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Origin of the Song"Cryin' for Me (Wayman's Song)" is a tribute song by Toby Keith to his friend and band member Wayman Tisdale who died of cancer in May 2009.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genre of country music, which is Toby Keith's signature style.
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AlbumThe song is a part of the album 'American Ride,' which was Toby Keith's thirteenth studio album. It was released in October 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and reached number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song CompositionThis heart-wrenching track is characterized by Toby Keith's deep vocals mixed with electric guitars, violin, and piano that convey the emotions effectively.
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Grammy NominationIn 2010, the song received a Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance.
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Central ThemeThe track is a touching eulogy, where Toby expresses his grief and shock over the sudden demise of his friend. It's a tribute to their friendship and the bond they shared.
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Featured ArtistsThe song features an amazing saxophone solo by jazz artist Dave Koz and guitar solo by Marcus Miller, adding a distinctive and heartfelt touch to the tribute.
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Personal ConnectionThe song's lyrics were penned by Toby Keith himself, which makes it a very personal and emotional piece, reflecting his own feelings of loss and heartache.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song features Toby Keith reminiscing about times spent with Tisdale while looking at pictures and watching basketball games they participated in together.
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Critical AcclaimThe sincerity and depth of emotion expressed in the song received high praise from music critics.
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