J. D. Souther (born John David Souther on 2 November 1945 in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Amarillo, Texas) is a singer-songwriter country rock singer and actor. Her is probably best known for his songwriting abilities, especially in the field of country rock. He co-wrote some of the biggest hits for the Eagles, including "Best of My Love", "Victim of Love", "Heartache Tonight", and "New Kid in Town".
Souther was greatly influenced by Texan Roy Orbison.
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From: [email protected] (rick) Subject: CRD: If You Have Crying Eyes J.D. Souther Choirds/Lyrics Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 02:34:03 GMT
J.D. Souther If You Have Crying Eyes written by J. D. Souther
J.D. Souther vocals/acoustic guitar Glenn Frey guitar Andrew Gold guitar/piano/background vocals Kenny Edwards bass Russell Kunkel drums Linda Ronstadt harmony Peter Asher background vocals
GCGD If you have crying eyes GCG Bring them along CGD Or if you don't feel at ease GCG Maybe I know your song B7Em I don't mind if it takes us a little longer B7EmC I'm willing to stay here and love you 'til dawn G It'll be all right G "Play me the one that you made up for me" C It might be your night CG "You say it's lost, but I don't believe it" G It might be mine CGD So if you have doubts and fears GCG Why stay alone CGD You know, I felt that way for years GCG Now the worst of it's gone B7Em I don't care if it takes us a few hours B7EmC If you've got the heart for it, I'll find the power G To make it all right G "Sing me the sad one you used to know" C It might be your night CG "It's either forgotten or you've changed it so" CBmF#mBmF#m It might be yours and it might be mine C I don't want nobody crying for me BmF#mBmF#mCC#dimG And I don't need your sympathy CGD Oh, the night is a river GCG Where the lonely are drowned CGD And if you still love me DGCG I'll be around GAm7D I can see by the look on your face that you're hurt Am7D I guess you wouldn't be here if you weren't Gmaj7G It's all right cause C7 It might be your night GC7GC7G And it might be mine might be mine (over & over and fade)
>From J.D. Souther "Black Rose" Elektra Records 1976 Golden Spread Music/Benchmark Music