Your Tears on My Shoulder

I don't write many love songs.

It's hard to find fresh ways to say: "oh, you're wonderful...aren't we happy"....blah...blah...blah....gag. It's much more fun to write from a fiery angle and tell colorful stories.

But this song came easily, from the heart, a couple years ago. We played it for awhile, but one line in the chorus just didn't work for me, so it fell off the play list.

A few weeks ago, I revisited the song and rewrote the line that rubbed me the wrong way. Of course, that has a domino effect, so the second verse had to be tweaked, as well.

I thought we'd try it as a straight duet, since Craig and I haven't done much of that. The result is a song we've had a lot fun with -- and learning the teamwork of breathing, phrasing and pronunciation has been a good exercise.

It's another exceptionally boring music video - but Youtube is so very handy for posting music. Lyrics below:



words and music © Erin Coombs Friedman

The shadow of a doubt clouds your face
Leaves a chill that’s growin’ colder
Lay your sorrow in my hands and place
Your Tears on my Shoulder


Your Tears on my Shoulder
Blessed burden – oh, my love
Your Tears on my Shoulder
My thirsty heart will drink them up
Drink them up

Like holy water anoints the sinner
I’m sanctified by holding you
Desert rose only blooms in winter
If December storms roll through

Your Tears on my Shoulder
Blessed burden – oh, my love
Your Tears on my Shoulder
My thirsty heart will drink them up
Drink them up

Like canyons of stone and crystal caves
Beauty is born where waters rage

Your Tears on my Shoulder
Blessed burden – oh, my love
Your Tears on my Shoulder
My thirsty heart will drink them up
Drink them up