About the song
Hank Williams, a legendary country music singer and songwriter, penned “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” as a poignant ballad about heartbreak and loss. This timeless song, released in 1950, became a hit single and a defining track for Williams’s career.
With his distinctive voice and emotive delivery, Williams explores the universal themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of human connection. Through introspective lyrics and Williams’s soulful performance, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “Blue eyes crying in the rain, a lonely heartache, a broken chain,” immediately establish the song’s central theme. The lyrics continue to explore the pain and sorrow of heartbreak, emphasizing the emptiness and loneliness that can result. The song’s refrain, “Blue eyes crying in the rain,” conveys a sense of deep sadness and despair.
Throughout the song, Williams’s soulful vocals and the song’s melancholic melody create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and heartbreak makes it a timeless classic.
“Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
Pretty song to start with this morning
Awful pretty
Blue eyes crying in the rain
In the twilight glow, I see her
Blue eyes crying in the rain
As we kissed goodbye and parted
I knew we’d never meet again
Love is like a dying ember
Where only memories remain
Through the ages, I’ll remember
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Now my hair has turned to silver
All my life, I’ve loved in vain
I can see her star in Heaven
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Someday when we meet up yonder
We’ll stroll hand in hand again
In a land that knows no parting
Blue eyes crying in the rain
Oh, to me that’s a pretty song
Boy, started to get out of the plane
On the middle, I mean really fixing
They just built a bridge right across the town
And they had to end it up