When the Bartender Cries
Michael Peterson
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(Michael Peterson/Hunter Davis) This bar has been my home away from her Used to be, she was missing me Now she's moving in with her best friend And I'm the only one who wants what used to be I'm here because today I lost it all I didn't want to drink at home alone I just can't believe all my hopes and dreams are falling Like a row of dominoes I thought the man behind the bar Had heard it all before My story must have caught him by surprise 'Cause when he handed me my double There were tears in his eyes You know you're in trouble When the bartender cries He said, "Last night you swore you'd never drink again" I said, "Next time, I'm really gonna try" So if she ever calls for me Oh, you can finally tell her, "He ain't here" And it won't be a lie I asked the man behind the bar What he'd been crying for He said, "That bottle used to be a friend of mine Now I've stopped drinking doubles But I pour them all of the time Son, you know you're in trouble When the bartender cries" As I saw my own reflection staring back at me, I knew Every single word he said was true Well, I told the man behind the bar I thought I'd seen it all before Till I saw the sadness in his eyes That's when I put down my double And said my last goodbyes 'Cause you know you're in trouble When the bartender cries Oh, you know you're in trouble When the bartender cries (c) 1997 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. BMI/Boat Money Music Song Matters, Inc./Famous Music Corp. ASCAP
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Written by: MICHAEL JAMES PETERSON, HUNTER DAVIS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song's Background"When the Bartender Cries" is a song recorded by American country music artist Michael Peterson.
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Album AssociationIt's one of the tracks on Peterson's self-titled album, "Michael Peterson," which was released under the Reprise Records label in 1997.
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SongwriterThis song was penned by Michael Peterson himself along with Robert Ellis Orrall.
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Charts PerformanceWhile it was popular among listeners, the song itself didn't make a significant impact on the charts.
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Album SuccessDespite this, the album it was featured on was a success, achieving Gold certification in the U.S. and featuring two number one hits on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a poignant story of heartbreak, using the figure of the bartender as a metaphor for universal human sorrow and loneliness.
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Critic RecognitionMichael Peterson's soulful singing in "When the Bartender Cries" has been recognised and praised by critics for its emotion and authenticity.
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Unreleased SingleEven though "When the Bartender Cries" is a popular track in Peterson's self-titled album, it was never released as a single.
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Concert FavoriteDespite not being a chart topper, the song is one of Peterson’s mainstay performances in his concerts.
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Music StyleLike much of Peterson's work, "When the Bartender Cries" falls into the country music genre. The song features traditional country elements like a prominent guitar and poignant storytelling lyrics.
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