Don't Shed a Tear
Paul Carrack
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Cab fare to nowhere is what you are A white line to an exit sign is what you are Oh but I saw in you, now I see through Don't shed a tear for me, my life won't end without you Long as the night will be, the sun will rise without you A locked door on a candy store is what you are A slim chance in tight pants is what you are All that I loved you for, I want it more Don't shed a tear for me, my life won't end without you Long as the night will be, the sun will rise without you You are giving what I'm not taking I'm not missing what we ain't making Oh but I saw in you, now I see through Don't shed a tear for me, my life won't end without you Long as the night will be, the sun will rise without you Don't shed a tear for me, my life won't end without you Long as the night will be, the sun will rise without you Don't shed no tears, I don't need a thing.
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Written by: Eddie Schwartz, Robert Friedman
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp., BARRY BERGMAN DBA WOOD MONKEY MUSIC
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12 facts about this song
Song History"Don't Shed a Tear" was released by Paul Carrack in 1987. It is a single from his second studio album, "One Good Reason."
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States in 1988, making it Paul Carrack's biggest hit.
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Song DurationThe album version of "Don't Shed a Tear" has a runtime of 3 minutes and 36 seconds, while the single version runs for 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Song WriterPaul Carrack wrote "Don't Shed a Tear", along with Eddie Schwartz who also contributed to the song.
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Music Genre"Don't Shed a Tear" falls under the Adult Contemporary, Pop-rock, and Blue-eyed soul genres.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Shed a Tear" showcases Paul Carrack performing and playing keyboards in front of a blue background.
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Backing VocalsIn "Don't Shed a Tear," backing vocals are provided by Tessa Niles and Jim Diamond.
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Song ThemeThe song expresses feelings of liberation and dismissal towards an ex-lover who left, but now wants to come back.
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Other Chart PerformancesIn addition to its U.S. success, "Don't Shed a Tear" also reached number 20 in Carrack's home country, the UK Singles Chart.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Christopher Neil who has worked with other popular artists like Mike + The Mechanics and Sheena Easton.
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Cover VersionsWhile not as popular, several artists have covered "Don't Shed a Tear," keeping the song alive in the music industry.
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Album SuccessThe album "One Good Reason" where the song comes from also charted well, reaching Top 40 in the UK and Top 60 in the US.
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