About The Song

Don’t Cry Joni

Written by American country music artist Conway Twitty, “Don’t Cry Joni” is a beautiful ballad that tells the story of a young couple who are forced to say goodbye. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1971 and became one of Twitty’s most popular songs.

Background and recording

Twitty wrote “Don’t Cry Joni” in 1971, shortly after the death of his own father. The song was inspired by the pain and grief that Twitty felt during this time. He wanted to write a song that would comfort others who were experiencing similar losses.

Twitty recorded “Don’t Cry Joni” at the RCA Victor Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Owen Bradley, who was one of Twitty’s longtime collaborators. Bradley’s production is simple and understated, allowing Twitty’s voice to take center stage.

The song’s lyrics

The lyrics of “Don’t Cry Joni” are simple but effective. They tell the story of a young couple who are forced to say goodbye. The man in the song is leaving to go to war, and the woman is left behind to wait for his return.

The song’s lyrics are full of emotion. The man and woman in the song are both heartbroken, but they know that they must be strong for each other. They promise to stay true to each other, and they vow to be reunited one day.

Conway Twitty’s performance

Conway Twitty’s performance of “Don’t Cry Joni” is simply stunning. His voice is rich and expressive, and he delivers the song’s lyrics with a deep well of emotion. Twitty’s performance is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and it perfectly captures the song’s message of love and loss.

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The song’s legacy

“Don’t Cry Joni” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a song that has touched the hearts of millions of people, and it continues to be a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions.

The song’s success is a testament to Conway Twitty’s talent as a songwriter and a performer. Twitty was a master of storytelling, and he had a gift for connecting with his audience on an emotional level. “Don’t Cry Joni” is a perfect example of Twitty’s ability to create songs that are both beautiful and meaningful.

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Lyric

Jimmy please say you’ll wait for meI’ll grow up someday you’ll seeSavin’ all my kisses just for youSigned with love forever true
Joni was the girl who lived next doorI’ve known her I guess 10 years or moreJoni wrote me a note one dayAnd this is what she had to say
Jimmy please say you’ll wait for meI’ll grow up someday you’ll seeSavin’ all my kisses just for youSigned with love forever true
Slowly I read her note once moreThen I went over to the house next doorHer teardrops fell like rain that dayWhen I told Joni what I had to say
Joni, Joni, please don’t cryYou’ll forget me by and byYou’re just fifteen I’m twenty twoJoni I just can’t wait for you
Soon I left our little home townGot me a job and tried to settle downBut her words kept haunting my memoryThe words that Joni said to me
Jimmy please say you’ll wait for meI’ll grow up someday you’ll seeSavin’ all my kisses just for youSigned with love forever true
I packed my clothes and I caught a planeI had to see Joni, I had to explainHow my heart was filled with her memoryAnd ask my Joni if she’d marry me
I ran all the way to the house next doorBut things weren’t like they were beforeMy teardrops fell like rain that dayWhen I heard what Joni had to say
Jimmy Jimmy please don’t cryYou’ll forget me by and byIt’s been five years since you’ve been goneJimmy I married your best friend John.