Story Behind The Song

DON"T CRY NO TEARS A "Cowboy Funeral Wake Song" sung by the departed man from the after-life to his friends and family not to cry or despair but to celebrate his life with a positive message to the living to appreciate every day. WATCH MUSIC VIDEO: watch on youtube

Song Description

A high energy "Cowboy Funeral Wake Song" sung by the departed man from the after-life to his friends and family not to cry or despair but to celebrate his life with a positive message to the living to appreciate every day. Written in key of Em with pronounced 4-1 country bass line and a 3/2 reprise drum beat, vibra-slap intro & driving guitar melody. 95 BPM Length: 3:00 minutes. Words & Lyrics Copyright © 2/28/2000 Gary Steven Lalin Gary S. Lalin Music Publishing ASCAP ID: 933442061 ISWC: T3368448226 Song was written in Feb 2000 and finally recorded and mixed in Dec 2025

Lyrics

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Well don't you cry no tears, though I'm gone, though I'm gone
I had some real good years, now I'm gone, now I'm gone.
I did some things that made me proud
So bury me deep in the ground
And tell my friends to gather round
But don't you cry no tears, no don't you cry no tears

I lived a good life, now I'm gone, now I'm gone
I had a good wife who I loved for so long.
We had some kids that made us proud
I hope they all are gathered round
so celebrate and get real loud
But don't you cry no tears, no don't you cry no tears

We each have our time, this was mine, now I'm gone
Don't worry I'm just fine, though I'm gone though I'm gone
I'll see you all in a few years
but till that time be of good cheer
Though I am gone, I'm still here
So don't you cry no tears, no don't you cry no tears

So take my advice, since I'm gone and I know
And you'll be satisfied with life, when it's your time to go
So live each day as if your last
live for the now not in the past
So drink a toast and raise your glass
But don't you cry no tears, no don't you cry no tears

So put a smile back on your face
I'm living in a better place
I'll see you all in a few years
So don't you cry no tears, no don't you cry no tears,

No don't you cry no tears.....