About the song
“Crying in the Rain” is a poignant song that holds a special place in the history of American music. Composed by the talented Carole King with lyrics by Howard Greenfield, this song was famously recorded by the Everly Brothers. Released in 1962, it achieved notable success, reaching number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The story behind “Crying in the Rain” is quite unique. At the time of its creation, both Carole King and Howard Greenfield were working for Aldon Music, a prominent music publishing company. Interestingly, the song was born out of a creative experiment. One day, two songwriting teams at Aldon decided to switch partners for a change. Normally, Carole King collaborated with Gerry Goffin, while Howard Greenfield often worked with Jack Keller. On this particular day, Goffin teamed up with Keller, and King and Greenfield paired up.
This unexpected pairing led to the creation of “Crying in the Rain,” a song that resonated deeply with listeners and became a commercial hit. Despite the success of this collaboration, King and Greenfield did not write any more songs together. Their one-time partnership, though brief, left a lasting impact on the music world.
The Everly Brothers’ rendition of “Crying in the Rain” remains a beloved classic, showcasing their signature harmonies and emotional delivery. It is a testament to the power of spontaneous creativity and the magic that can happen when talented individuals come together, even if just for a moment.
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Lyrics
I’ll never let you see
The way my broken heart is hurting me
I’ve got my pride and I know how to hide
All my sorrow and pain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
You won’t know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You’ll never know that I still love you so
Though the heartaches remain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
Raindrop falling from heaven
Could never wash away my misery
But since we’re not together
I look for stormy weather
To hide these tears I hope you’ll never see
Someday when my crying’s done
I’m gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool but till then darling
You’ll never see me complain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
I’ll do my crying in the rain
I’ll do my crying in the rain