What is the saddest song you have ever heard?

[mstangmom]

I love that song Abuck

Cats in the Cradle
by Harry Chapin



My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talking before I knew it and as he grew
He said, "I’m gonna be like you, Dad,
You know I’m gonna be like you"

And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
When you comin home, dad, I don’t know when,
But we'll get together then, Son,
You know we'll have a good time then.

My son turned ten just the other day
He said "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on lets play
can you teach me to throw?" I said, "Not today,
I got a lot to do" He said "Thats okay"
And then he walked away but his smile never dimmed
And said "I’m gonna be like him, yeah
You know I’m going to be like him"

And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin home, dad, I dont know when,
But we'll get together then, Son,
You know we'll have a good time then.

Well he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say,
"Son, I’m proud of you, can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head, and he said with a smile

"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?"

And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin home, Son, I dont know when,
But we'll get together then, Dad,
You know we'll have a good time then.

I’ve long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day........
I said "I'd like to see you if you don’t mind"
He said "I'd love to Dad, if I could find the time.
You see my new jobs a hassle, and the kids have the flu.
But It's sure nice talking to you, Dad,
It's been sure nice talking to you........"
And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me,
My boy was just like me..............


And the cats in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin home, Son, I dont know when,
But we'll get together then, Dad
We're gonna have a good time then.

[abuck76]

I wish I could call up my dad.....thanks for posting the lyrics mom...........

[Manwithplan]

The last song that made me tear up, was Proud To Be An American, by Lee Greenwood. It's not a sad song, but they played it at my son's graduation from Marine bootcamp. I don't think I could have been more prouder of my son, than I was that day.

[X8XOHIOLEGENDX7X]

the last song that made me tear up was 8th of november i believe is the name.

and yes teddy bear is so sad..

[Tigercannon71]

That new one out about the guy and girl and she gets hit by the car and the chorus is like dont cry Ill walk. It ends with her waling down the aisle at her wedding.
Puff the Magic Dragon is a sad song also.

[IronTigerMum]

Not sure it's the saddest, but, it's right up there....George Jones, "He Stopped Loving Her Today".

[abuck76]

The University of Michigan fight song......... ....................

[Mouth's Better Half]

The University of Michigan fight song......... ....................
Yes, I agree.

[orange-n-brown 365]

COME on folks Name me one person who does not cry when they hear
TEDDY BEAR BY Red Sovine
that is like the national anthem of sad songs.

Here it is mom its one of my fav's since it came out in 1978

I was on the outskirts of a little southern town
Tryin' to reach my destination
Before the sun went down
The old CB was blarin' away on channel 1-9
When there came
A little boy's voice on the radio line
And he said
Breaker 1-9
Is anyone there
Come on back truckers
And talk to Teddy Bear
Well I keyed the mike and said
You got it
Teddy Bear
And a little boy's voice came back on the air
Preciate the break
Who we got on that end
I told him my handle
And then he began
Now I'm not supposed to bother you fellows out there
Mom says you're busy
And for me to stay off the air
But you see
I get lonely and it helps to talk
'Cause that's about all I can do
I'm crippled
And I can't walk
I came back and told him to fire up that mike
And I'd talk to him
As long as he liked
This was my dad's radio
The little boy said
But I guess it's mine and mom's now
'Cause my daddy's dead
Dad had a wreck about a month ago
He was trying to get home in a blindin' snow
Mom has to work now
To make ends meet
And I'm not much help
With my two crippled feet
She says not to worry
That we'll make it alright
But I hear her crying
Sometimes late at night
You know there's one thing
I want more than anything else to see
Aw, I know you guys are too busy to bother with me
But you see
My dad used to take me for rides
When he was home
But.... I guess that's all over now
Since my daddy's gone
Not one breaker came on the old CB
As that little crippled boy
Talked with me
I tried hard to swallow
A lump
That just wouldn't stay down
As I thought about my boy
Back in Greenville Town
Dad was going to take mom and me with him
Later on this year
Why l remember him saying
Someday this old truck will be yours Teddy Bear
But I know I'll never get to ride an 18-wheeler again
But this old base will keep me in touch
With all my trucker friends
Teddy Bear's gonna back on out now
And leave you alone
'Cause it's about time for
Mom to come home
But you give me a shout when you're passin' through
And I'll sure be happy to come back to you
Well I came back and I said
Uh...Before you go 10-10
What's your home 20
Little CB friend
Well he gave me his address
And I didn't once hesitate
'Cause this hot load of freight
Was just gonna have to wait
I turned that truck around on a dime
And headed straight for Jackson Street, 229
And as I rounded the corner
Oh I got one heck of a shock
l8 wheelers were lined up for three city blocks
Why I guess every driver for miles around
Had caught Teddy Bear's call
And that little crippled boy was having a ball
For as fast as one driver would carry him in
Another would carry him to his truck
And take off again
Well you better believe
I took my turn at riding Teddy Bear
And then I carried him back in
And put him down in his chair
And buddy if I never live to see happiness again
I want you to know
I saw it that day
In the face of that little man
We took up a collection for him
Before his mama got home
And each driver said goodbye
And then they all were gone
He shook my hand with a mile-long grin
And said
So long trucker
I'll catch ya again
Well I hit the Interstate
With tears in my eyes
I turned on the radio
And I got another surprise
Breaker 1-9
Came a voice on the air
Just one word of thanks
From Mama Teddy Bear
We wish each and every one
A special prayer for you
Cause, You just made my little boy's
Dream come true
I'll sign off now
Before I start to cry
May God ride with ya
10-4
And goodbye

[wemufans]

I'll Walk by Bucky Covington

I have to agree on that one!

[Tigercannon71]

I'll Walk by Bucky Covington

I didnt even see that before I posted. That is a sad song.

[dukiees1]

Go rest high on that mountain by "Vince Gill"

[Brutus8907]

Don't Take the Girl - Tim McGraw

[whodeyAtown21]

Don't Take the Girl - Tim McGraw

wow, i just heard that song too.

i gotta admit...i shed a lil TINY tear, ya know...

[henrysteele]

Heartbreak Station by Cinderella

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfflwMD4joM

[kantuckyII]

Jimmy Cross - "I Want My Baby Back" I can still remember as a little kid everyone getting near the radio to listen to it as he lifted her coffin door! creepy and sad stuff

Another great teenage tragedy son or splatter platter (the rage then)...was "Teen Angel"...corny stuff!

I can see a former acquaintance of mine sporting his duct tail..his white t and his jeans with rolled up pant legs with his best girl goin' down the road listening to these tunes!

[kantuckyII]

But..if anyone is really serious about this..how could anyone not mention these...the untouchable Patsy Cline singing Crazy the...unforgettable legend Hank Williams Sr. doing "I'm So Lonesome I could Cry" and the..indisputable champion of them all...perhaps the greatest (all arguable I know but even the greats in the business still slather him with praise to this day) voice of the 20th Century..often described as what angels must sound like when they sing.. Roy Orbison's classic... "Crying"

[Philos_Finest]

Tonight I Wanna Cry by Keith Urban

[biggdowgg]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQm1WyKk ... re=related

[ghostwriter]

Its a song every, I mean evry potential dad should listen too....Ya got plenty of time to make a living, make a family now.......................

Here you go abuck....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH46SmVv8SU