No Woman, No Cry
Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley
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No, woman, no cry No, woman, no cry No, woman, no cry No, woman, no cry 'Cause, 'cause, 'cause I remember when we used to sit In the government yard in Trenchtown Oba observing the 'ypocrites Mingle with the good people we meet Good friends we have, oh, good friends we've lost Along the way In this great future, you can't forget your past So dry your tears, I seh No, woman, no cry No, woman, no cry 'Ere, little darlin', don't shed no tears No, woman, no cry Said, said, said, I remember when-a we used to sit In the government yard in Trenchtown And then Georgie would make the fire lights, I seh A log wood burnin' through the night Then we would cook cornmeal porridge, I seh Of which I'll share with you My feet is my only carriage And so I've got to push on through But while I'm gone Everything's gonna be all right Everything's gonna be all right Everything's gonna be all right Everything's gonna be all right Everything's gonna be all right Everything's gonna be all right Everything's gonna be all right Everything's gonna be all right So no woman, no cry No woman, no cry I say, oh little oh little darling, don't shed no tears No woman, no cry No woman, no woman, no woman, no cry No woman, no cry, one more time I've got to say Oh little little darling, please don't shed no tears No woman, no cry No woman, no woman no cry
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Written by: Vincent Ford
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"No Woman, No Cry" was released in 1974 on the album “Natty Dread.” It became one of Bob Marley's signature songs.
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Live PerformanceOne of the best-known versions of "No Woman, No Cry" is actually from a live performance. This version was included on Bob Marley and the Wailers' 1975 album "Live!"
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Chart PerformanceThe live rendition of the song peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart when first released in 1975.
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Reissues SuccessFollowing Marley's death in 1981, a reissue of the single reached number 8 in the UK chart.
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Songwriting Credits ControversyAlthough credited to Bob Marley, the song was allegedly written by Vincent Ford, a friend of Marley who ran a soup kitchen in Trenchtown, the ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica where Marley grew up. It is believed Marley attributed the song to Ford so the royalty payments could keep the soup kitchen running.
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Cover VersionsThere have been numerous cover versions of "No Woman, No Cry". Notable artists who have covered the song include Joan Baez, Boney M., and The Fugees.
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Meaning of the SongThe lyrics of "No Woman, No Cry" are a nostalgic look back at Marley's experiences growing up in the ghettos of Trenchtown, with the “No Woman, No Cry” refrain addressing the women in the ghettos to not cry because things will get better.
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RecognitionThe song is recognized as one of the greatest of all time, with Rolling Stone including it in its list of the 500 greatest songs in 2004.
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Music VideoMarley's official music video for "No Woman, No Cry", released posthumously, has over 400 million views on Youtube.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is globally recognized and has been used in various social protest movements throughout the world. It has become a symbol of resistance and resilience for many people.
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