Willie Nelson’s 1975 Classic: Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain

The song Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain was written by Fred Rose in 1947. It was originally recorded by Roy Acuff and later covered by various artists. Willie Nelson’s version, released in 1975, became a significant hit and helped establish him as a prominent country music artist.

• Willie Nelson’s version of Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain was released in 1975 as a single from his album “Red Headed Stranger.”

• The song was originally written and recorded by Fred Rose in 1945, but it became a hit when Nelson covered it and made it his signature song.
• Blue Eyes Crying In the Rain won Nelson a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1976.

In the twilight glow I see her

Blue eyes cryin’ in the rain

When we kissed goodbye and parted

I knew we’d never meet again

Love is like a dyin’ ember

Only memories remain

Through the ages I’ll remember

Blue eyes cryin’ in the rain

Some day when we meet up yonder

We’ll stroll hand in hand again

In a land that knows no partin’

Blue eyes cryin’ in the rain