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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
LaVern Baker
LaVern Baker
Vocals
Reggie Obrecht
Reggie Obrecht
Conductor
Leon Cohen
Leon Cohen
Alto Saxophone
Milt Hinton
Milt Hinton
Bass Guitar
Bill Marine
Bill Marine
Choir
Jerry Packer
Jerry Packer
Choir
Marcia Neil
Marcia Neil
Choir
Mike Stewart
Mike Stewart
Choir
Panama Francis
Panama Francis
Drums
Al Caiola
Al Caiola
Guitar
Everett Barkside
Everett Barkside
Guitar
Ernie Hayes
Ernie Hayes
Piano
King Curtis
King Curtis
Tenor Saxophone
Urbie Green
Urbie Green
Trombone
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Al Julia
Al Julia
Composer
Julia, Jacobson
Julia, Jacobson
Songwriter
Fred Jacobson
Fred Jacobson
Songwriter
Reggie Obrecht
Reggie Obrecht
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ahmet Ertegun
Ahmet Ertegun
Producer
Jerry Wexler
Jerry Wexler
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I cried a tear
Because of you
I cried a tear
Because we're through
I cried a tear
What else could I do?
But cry inside
For love of you
[Verse 2]
I felt a tear
Fall in my heart
You fooled me so
I wasn't smart
I can't believe
That we must part
Come back to stay
Let's make a new start
[Verse 3]
I cried a tear
Because of you
I cried a tear
Because we're through
Please make my dream
Of you come true
Don't make me cry
A tear for you
Don't make me cry
A tear for you
Written by: Al Julia, Fred Jacobson, Julia, Jacobson

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