Charley Pride – A Shoulder To Cry On

“A Shoulder to Cry On” is a song written by Merle Haggard, and recorded by American country music artist Charley Pride. It was released in January 1973 as the first single from the album Sweet Country. The song was Pride’s eleventh number one on the country charts. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent thirteen weeks on the country chart.

From the album Sweet Country
B-side “I’m Learning to Love Her”
Released January 1973
Genre Country
Length 3:08
Label RCA
Songwriter(s) Merle Haggard

Charley Pride – A Shoulder To Cry On Lyrics

I came here because I knew I’d be welcome
And because somehow you always understand
You seem to have a way with lonely people
And you always were my greatest helping hand
Now once again I’m here to take advantage
Though I don’t deserve the arms I left alone
I need to know there’s someone who still loves me and I need a shoulder to cry on
I overlooked the love you tried so hard to give the love I never seemed to understand
I always stay just long enough to hurt you and what little love I gave was second hand
Now once again I’m here to take advantage cause once again I love is gone
I need to know there’s someone who still loves me and I need a shoulder to cry on
Yes I need to know there’s someone who still loves me and I need a shoulder to cry on