No Woman, No Cry

Bob Marley

About No Woman, No Cry

"No Woman, No Cry" is a reggae song by Bob Marley and the Wailers. The song first became known in 1974 from the studio album Natty Dread. This studio version used a drum machine. The live version from the 1975 album Live! was released as a single and is the best known version; it was included on the greatest hits compilation Legend, and was recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in London on July 17, 1975 as part of his Natty Dread Tour. The live version of the song ranked No. 37 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.  


Year:
1992
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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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Bob Marley

Nesta Robert Marley OM (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981), more widely and commonly known as Bob Marley, was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician. He was the rhythm guitarist and lead singer for the ska, rocksteady and reggae band Bob Marley & The Wailers (1963–1981). Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music, and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience. more »

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Written by: Vincent Ford

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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.
Live Performance
One 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!"
Chart Performance
The live rendition of the song peaked at number 37 on the UK Singles Chart when first released in 1975.
Reissues Success
Following Marley's death in 1981, a reissue of the single reached number 8 in the UK chart.
Songwriting Credits Controversy
Although 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.
Cover Versions
There 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.
Meaning of the Song
The 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.
Recognition
The 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.
Music Video
Marley's official music video for "No Woman, No Cry", released posthumously, has over 400 million views on Youtube.
Cultural Impact
The 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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