Derek and the Dominos

Released: November 9, 1970

Songwriter: Bobby Whitlock Eric Clapton

Producer: Derek and the Dominos Tom Dowd

[Pre-Chorus]
She took my hand
And tried to make me understand
That she would always be there

[Chorus]
But I looked away
And she ran away from me today
I'm such a lonely man

[Verse 1]
It came as no surprise to me
That she'd leave me in misery
It seemed like only yesterday
She made a vow that she'd never walk away

[Pre-Chorus]
She took my hand
And tried to make me understand
That she would always be there

[Chorus]
But I looked away
And she ran away from me today
I'm such a lonely man

[Verse 2]
And if it seemed a sin
To love another man's woman, baby
I guess I'll keep on sinning
Loving her, Lord, till my very last day

[Chorus]
But I looked away
And she ran away from me today
I'm such a lonely man

Derek and the Dominos were a blues rock jam band formed in the spring of 1970 by guitarist and singer Eric Clapton, keyboardist and singer Bobby Whitlock, bassist Carl Radle and drummer Jim Gordon. They had previously played together in Delaney & Bonnie and Friends. Dave Mason supplied additional lead guitar on early studio sessions and played at their first live gig.

The band released only one studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. The album went on to receive critical acclaim, but initially faltered in sales and in radio airplay. Although released in 1970 it was not until March 1972 that the album’s single “Layla” (a tale of unrequited love inspired by Clapton’s relationship with his friend George Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd) made the top ten in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The album, which has received praise from critics and fans alike, is often considered to be the defining achievement of Clapton’s career.

more tracks from the album

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

From the album

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970)

Derek and the Dominos popular songs

I Looked AwayDerek and the Dominos

Derek and the Dominos

Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs