Stevie Wonder

Released: November 6, 1987

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Chorus]
Yes I am crying
I got the blues and I don't know why
Yes I am crying
I got the blues, I'm so dissatisfied
Because I've been cryin' through the night
Tears on my pillow
And I have been cryin through the night
Weeping like a weeping willow
From crying through the night
Hear me crying through the night

[Verse 1]
I am lonely, downhearted and sad
Because I've lost the best woman that I ever had
To a friend of mine
Just can't figure out how it could be
That somebody like him could take her away from me
And it's on my mind
Nearly all the time

[Chorus]
Yes I am crying
I got the blues and I don't know why
Yes I am crying
I got the blues, I'm so dissatisfied
Because I've been cryin' through the night
Tears on my pillow
And I have been cryin through the night
Weeping like a weeping willow
From crying through the night
Hear me crying through the night
Now I know just how best friends can be
Because he made sure you knew your best was with me
And it's on my mind

[Verse 2]
Here's a lesson much greater that wealth
Keep your business to you, yourself and no one else
And your smiling eyes
Won't be crying like mine

[Chorus][x2]

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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