About the song
Let’s delve into the heartfelt balladry of “Don’t Cry Joni” by Conway Twitty and Joni Lee. Released in 1975, this tender duet tells a poignant tale of young love and unrequited feelings, resonating deeply with listeners across generations.
Penned by Conway Twitty himself, “Don’t Cry Joni” showcases his songwriting prowess and emotive vocal delivery, while Joni Lee’s angelic voice adds a layer of sweetness and innocence to the song. Together, they weave a captivating narrative that tugs at the heartstrings and evokes a sense of nostalgia for simpler times.
Originally featured on Conway Twitty’s album “Mr. T,” “Don’t Cry Joni” quickly captured the hearts of music lovers around the world. It climbed the music charts, reaching the top ten in multiple countries and solidifying Conway Twitty’s reputation as a master of country and pop crossover hits.
But beyond its chart success, “Don’t Cry Joni” endures as a timeless classic that continues to touch the lives of listeners. Its heartfelt lyrics and haunting melody serve as a poignant reminder of the power of love and the bittersweet nature of youth.
So, join us as we revisit the tender beauty of “Don’t Cry Joni” by Conway Twitty and Joni Lee, a timeless duet that reminds us of the enduring power of music to evoke emotions and capture the essence of the human experience.
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Lyrics
Jimmy please say you’ll wait for me
I’ll grow up someday you’ll see
Savin’ all my kisses just for you
Signed with love forever true
Joni was the girl who lived next door
I’ve known her I guess 10 years or more
Joni wrote me a note one day
And this is what she had to say
Jimmy please say you’ll wait for me
I’ll grow up someday you’ll see
Savin’ all my kisses just for you
Signed with love forever true
Slowly I read her note once more
Then I went over to the house next door
Her teardrops fell like rain that day
When I told Joni what I had to say
Joni, Joni, please don’t cry
You’ll forget me by and by
You’re just fifteen I’m twenty two
Joni I just can’t wait for you
Soon I left our little home town
Got me a job and tried to settle down
But her words kept haunting my memory
The words that Joni said to me
Jimmy please say you’ll wait for me
I’ll grow up someday you’ll see
Savin’ all my kisses just for you
Signed with love forever true
I packed my clothes and I caught a plane
I had to see Joni, I had to explain
How my heart was filled with her memory
And ask my Joni if she’d marry me
I ran all the way to the house next door
But things weren’t like they were before
My teardrops fell like rain that day
When I heard what Joni had to say
Jimmy Jimmy please don’t cry
You’ll forget me by and by
It’s been five years since you’ve been gone
Jimmy I married your best friend John.