Sad Eyes
Robert John
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Looks like it's over, you knew I couldn't stay She's comin' home today We had a good thing, I'll miss your sweet love Why must you look at me that way? It's over [Chorus:] Sad eyes, turn the other way I don't want to see you cry Sad eyes, you knew there'd come a day When we would have to say "goodbye" Try to remember the magic that we shared In time your broken heart will mend I never used you, you knew I really cared I hate to see it have to end But it's over [Chorus x2] Sad eyes, turn the other way (turn the other way) I don't want to see you cry (cry, cry, cry) Sad eyes, you knew there'd come a day (he-e-e-ey) When we would have to say "goodbye"
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Written by: PHILIP CODY, NEIL SEDAKA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song History"Sad Eyes" is a song written and performed by the American pop musician Robert John.
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Year of Release"Sad Eyes" was released as a single in the spring of 1979.
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Popularity MeasurementThe song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1979.
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GenreIt is often classified as a soft rock ballad and is one of the noted pieces of this genre during the late 70s.
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Record Label"Sad Eyes" was released under EMI Records, one of the world's leading music companies.
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Achievement"Sad Eyes" became Robert John's second top 10 hit and his only number one song.
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Song DurationThe song has a runtime of approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song is written solely by Robert John, cementing his talent as a songwriter.
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RecognitionBillboard ranked it as the No. 12 song of 1979.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists over the years, showing its enduring popularity.
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Billboard Adult Contemporary ChartBesides its success on the Billboard Hot 100, "Sad Eyes" also peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
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Song Theme"Sad Eyes" is often cited for its melancholic lyrics and soothing melody. It speaks about a man who's struggling to let go of a lover, a common theme in love songs.
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Repeat SuccessThis song marked a return to chart success for Robert John, whose previous hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" had been released a decade prior in 1963.
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Canadian Chart SuccessThe song also performed well internationally. In Canada, "Sad Eyes" reached number two on the RPM Top Singles chart.
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Music Licensing"Sad Eyes" has been licensed for use in film and TV, most notably in the 1999 film "Coming Soon."
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