I've Cried My Last Tear for You

Ricky Van Shelton

About I've Cried My Last Tear for You

"I've Cried My Last Tear for You" is a song written by Chris Waters and Tony King, and recorded by American country music singer Ricky Van Shelton. It was released in February 1990 as the second single from his album RVS III. The song became Shelton's seventh number-one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart.


Year:
1992
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When you left me lonely here
I thought that I would drown in tears
As one was wiped away
Another one would take it's place
Drop by drop as time went by
I slowly ran that river dry
Until I finally realized today

[Chorus:]
That I've cried my last tear for you
Wasted my last year on you
There's no trace of the heartache I knew
It's been raining pain since you walked out
Baby that's all over now
'Cause I've cried my last tear for you

I use to lay alone in bed
With my pillow soaking wet
And all of those lonely nights
I thought there was no end in sight
I cried my heart out over you
Then I cried the hurt out too
It took awhile but now I'll be alright

[Chorus:]

Yeah, baby I've cried my last tear for you

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Ricky Van Shelton

Ricky Van Shelton (born January 12, 1952) is a retired American country music artist. Active between 1986 and 2006, he has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. This figure includes ten Number One hits: "Somebody Lied", "Life Turned Her That Way", 'Don't We All Have the Right", "I'll Leave This World Loving You", "From a Jack to a King" (a cover of the Ned Miller hit), "Living Proof", "I've Cried My Last Tear for You", "Rockin' Years" (a duet with Dolly Parton), "I Am a Simple Man", and "Keep It Between the Lines". Besides these, seven more of his singles have landed in the Top Ten on the same chart. He has also released nine studio albums, of which his first four have all been certified platinum by the Recording Industry… more »

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Written by: CHRIS WATERS, TONY KING

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
The song "I've Cried My Last Tear for You" was released by country singer Ricky Van Shelton in 1990. It was the lead single from his album "RVS III."
Composition Team
The song was composed by Chris Waters and Tony King, demonstrating their excellent songwriting skills.
Chart Success
The song reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, marking one of Ricky Van Shelton's many number one hits.
Video Release
The release of the song was also accompanied by a music video, which further promoted the song and enhanced its popularity.
Song Duration
The song has a total duration of about 2 minutes and 32 seconds, making it a relatively short but impactful track.
Genre Classifiication
The song is classified under the genre of neo-traditional country, which was popular in the 1980s and 90s and included elements of traditional country sounds, such as bluegrass and honky-tonk.
Record Label
"I've Cried My Last Tear for You" was released under the Columbus Records label, which has been associated with many of Ricky Van Shelton's hits.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics for its lyrics and Ricky Van Shelton's vocal performance.
Career Impact
The success of "I've Cried My Last Tear For You" helped solidify Shelton's reputation as a significant figure in the country music industry.
Live Performances
Ricky Van Shelton's performances of the song in concerts were well-received by audiences, further contributing to its popularity.

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