I Couldn't Keep From Crying

Marty Robbins

About I Couldn't Keep From Crying

"I Couldn't Keep from Crying" is a song written and performed by Marty Robbins. The song reached #5 on the country chart in 1953. Performers on the song include Slim Harbert on bass, Johnny Gimble on fiddle, Jimmy Rollins and Joe Knight on guitar, and Harold Carmack on piano.


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I saw you walking by his side 
Heard you whisper all those lies 
And I couldn't keep from crying 
You sang him love songs tenderly 
Just the way you sang to me 
And I couldn't keep from crying 

Saw you capture all his charms 
As you nestled in his arms 
With his pretty words and ways 
In your heart he took my place 

I stood and watched him steal a kiss 
From two lips I know I'll miss 
And I couldn't keep from crying.

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Marty Robbins

Martin David Robinson (September 26, 1925 – December 8, 1982), known professionally as Marty Robbins, was an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. One of the most popular and successful country and Western singers of his era, for most of his nearly four-decade career, Robbins was rarely far from the country music charts, and several of his songs also became pop hits. more »

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Written by: MARTY ROBBINS

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10 facts about this song

Song Identity
"I Couldn't Keep From Crying" is a classic country ballad by American country and western singer Marty Robbins.
Release Information
The song was released in 1953. It marked one of Robbins' earliest entries into the world of recorded music.
Chart Performance
Despite its early release in Robbins' career, "I Couldn't Keep From Crying" managed to perform well on charts, with it reaching Number 5 on the US Country chart.
Record Label
The song was released under the Columbia Records, the label which Robbins would stay with for the vast majority of his career.
Album
"I Couldn't Keep From Crying" was also included in Robbins' album "Marty Robbins", released in 1958.
Fame Indication
The song was one of Robbins' first singles to hit the Billboard Country chart, a clear indication of the fame he would eventually achieve.
Song Inspiration
Marty Robbins was known for writing songs inspired by his own life, although it's not specifically known if "I Couldn't Keep From Crying" is autobiographical. Regardless, many listeners have found its lyrics relatable.
Legacy
Robbins' successful recording of "I Couldn't Keep From Crying" helped to lay the foundation for the blend of country and pop music that became his signature style.
Overall Reception
Although the song is not as well-known as some of his later hits like "El Paso", "I Couldn't Keep From Crying" is still recognized as a classic Marty Robbins song and continues to be enjoyed by country music fans today.
Cover Versions
While no major artist has covered "I Couldn't Keep From Crying", the song is a staple for many bands and musicians in live performances due to its timeless lyrical content and melody.

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