I’m Gonna Cry (If You Quit Me) Barrett Strong

"I’m Gonna Cry (If You Quit Me)" by Barrett Strong, released in 1961, is a #Soul song expressing deep emotional vulnerability and heartbreak. The lyrics convey the pain of potential loss in a relationship, emphasizing love's fragility. Its catchy melody and heartfelt delivery contributed to the Motown sound, influencing future artists and shaping the genre.

[Verse 1]
Well, all my life, I’ve been real strong
I ain’t ever been hurt when things go wrong
I’m hard as a rock, and just as tough
I don’t play and I don’t bluff

[Chorus]
But I’m gonna cry, I’m gonna cry
I’m gonna cry if you quit me
(I’m gonna cry) Yeah, baby, if you quit me
(I’m gonna cry) Whoa, baby, if you quit me
(I’m gonna cry)

[Verse 2]
Yeah, I’ve conceded in all I tried
When trouble comes, I never hide
I kept running through the jungle
Kill a lion with a switch
Everybody knows I’m bad as I can be

[Chorus]
But I’m gonna cry, baby, I’m gonna cry
I’m gonna cry if you quit me
(I’m gonna cry) Oh baby, if you quit me
(I’m gonna cry) Whoa, baby, if you quit me
(I’m gonna cry) Yeah…

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