Story Behind The Song
Sometimes nothing can be done
Song Length |
3:37 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Folk - Rural |
Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Heartbreaking |
Subject |
Long, Unrequited Love |
Language |
English |
Era |
1960 - 1969 |
Lyrics
It breaks my heart
I don't know exactly what he told you, I don't know how much is true.
But I can tell by the sparkle in your eyes, there's nothing I can do.
He said , you could be an actress, And with his help you could go far.
Don't want to be the one to ruin your big break, your chance to be a star
I realize you and I could still be married, and we can still write every day.
Send me a photo when you can find a moment, it'll help me pass the time away.
Chorus
It breaks my heart to know that you are leaving, in this small town I must remain.
My dad still needs a hand with all the livestock, and I would just get in your way.
If there was some way we could go together, I wouldn't have to stay behind.
I can hardly wait to see you in the moving pictures; try to keep me on your mind.
Let me hold you cause I know that he is waiting ,out in the cornfield by his car.
God I know, he must be exciting with all his talk and his guitar.
Please be careful as you head out on that highway, and I hear that town can be quite tough.
Kiss me quick for the sun is getting lower, my eyes are wet and all that stuff.
Chorus
It breaks my heart to know that you are leaving, in this small town I must remain.
My dad still needs a hand with all the livestock, And I' would just get in your way.
If there was some way we could go together, I wouldn't have to stay behind.
I can hardly wait to see you in the moving pictures; try to keep me on your mind.
It breaks my heart to know that you are leaving (It breaks my heart)
It breaks my heart to know that you are leaving (It breaks my heart)
It breaks my heart to know that you are leaving (It breaks my heart)