I'll Cry Instead (Mono) Lyrics
The Beatles
Lyrics
I've got every reason on earth to be mad
'Cause I just lost the only girl I had
If I could get my way
I'd get myself locked up today
But I can't, so I'll cry instead
I've got a chip on my shoulder that's bigger than my feet
I can't talk to people that I meet
If I could see you now
I'd try to make you sad somehow
But I can't, so I'll cry instead
Don't want to cry when there's people there
I get shy when they start to stare
I'm gonna hide myself away-ay
But I'll come back again someday
And when I do, you'd better hide all the girls
I'm gonna break their hearts all 'round the world
Yes, I'm gonna break 'em in two
And show you what your loving man can do
Until then, I'll cry instead
I've got every reason on earth to be mad
'Cause I just lost the only girl I had
If I could get my way
I'd get myself locked up today
But I can't, so I'll cry instead
Don't want to cry when there's people there
I get shy when they start to stare
I'm gonna hide myself away-ay
But I'll come back again someday
And when I do, you'd better hide all the girls
'Cause I'm gonna break their hearts all 'round the world
Yes, I'm gonna break 'em in two
And show you what your loving man can do
Until then, I'll cry instead
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Beatles - I'll Cry Instead (Mono) is a song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, released on the album A Hard Day's Night in 1964. The album was recorded by the band at Abbey Road Studios and featured George Harrison on lead guitar and Ringo Starr on drums.
This mono mix of the track features an upbeat tempo with Lennon singing the lead vocals. The lyrics tell the story of a man who has been rejected by his love interest and decides to cry instead of trying to win her back. The song was praised for its catchy melody and clever lyrics, and it remains one of The Beatles' most popular tracks.