SEE THE BIG MAN CRY
(Charlie Louvin / Ira Louvin)

Charlie Louvin - 1964



 
The other day I walked out on the street
I happened to see
A pretty young woman, a little bitty boy
And he looked back at me

See the big man cry, mama
That's what I heard him say
See the big man cry, mama
He looks like his heart will break

I followed them to a pet shop window
The little boy stopped to see
He looked up at her said, "If I had a daddy
He'd buy that puppy for me"

See the big man cry, mama
That's what I heard him say
See the big man cry, mama
He looks like his heart will break

I wanted to tell him I was his dad
And he sure had a pretty mom
But the judge had said I could never see them
For the things I'd said and done

See the big man cry, mama
That's what I heard him say
See the big man cry, mama
He looks like his heart will break

(Instrumental Break)

Son, as you grow older
You'll find someone who is dear
Just stick by her, take care of her
And you will never hear

See the big man cry, mama
That's what I heard him say
See the big man cry, mama
He looks like his heart will break



(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - December 2010)