Don't Cry, Put Your Head On My Shoulder – English Lyrics

• By: Tom Odell
• Album: A wonderful life

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the tender world of Tom Odell's "Don't Cry, Put Your Head On My Shoulder." This song, with its raw honesty and comforting message, is a beautiful example of authentic emotional expression in English. Learning its lyrics will not only enhance your vocabulary related to empathy and support but also help you understand the nuances of conveying deep care and presence, making it a perfect song for language learners interested in heartfelt communication.

[English]

La-la, la-la

La-la, la-la

La-la

Don't cry, put your head on my shoulder

Tell me what happened, my friend

God knows how long I have known you

It always works out in the end

The door is locked, the kettle's screaming

And I can't stop this sinking feeling

Watching you do this damage to yourself

Knowing I can't help

But don't cry, put your head on my shoulder

Take all the time that you need

God knows I'm gonna show ya

It's never as bad as it seems

It hurts right now, but it won't forever

We're gonna get through it together

You're doing your best, and what more can you do?

You know, I think that you are gonna be alright

You're gonna be alright

You're gonna be alright

I feel you're gonna be just fine

When this whole world has walked away

Come and find me

You're gonna hear me say

"Don't cry, put your head on my shoulder

We'll figure out what to do

God knows, have I ever told you

"I'm sorry for what you've been through?""

...

You're doing your best, and what more can you do?

Yeah, yeah, it's true

I said, la-la, la-la

La-la, la-la

...

La-la-la, la-la

La-la, la-la

La-la-la

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
cry /kraɪ/ A2	verb - to shed tears; to produce tears from the eyes
shoulder /ˈʃoʊl.dər/ B1	noun - the part of the body where the arm is connected to the torso
friend /frɛnd/ A2	noun - a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
know /noʊ/ A1	verb - to have information or understanding about something
end /ɛnd/ A2	noun - the final part of something
locked /lɑkt/ B1	adjective - secured with a lock
sinking /ˈsɪŋ.kɪŋ/ B2	verb - the action of gradually descending or falling
damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ B2	noun - physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value or usefulness
help /hɛlp/ A2	verb - to assist or aid someone
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measured or measurable period during which an action or process occurs
hard /hɑrd/ B1	adjective - difficult to do or understand
world /wɜrld/ A2	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries and people
fine /faɪn/ B2	adjective - of high quality; satisfactory

Key Grammar Structures

• Don't cry, put your head on my shoulder

  ➔ Imperative mood (commands or requests)

  ➔ Used to give a direct command or make a request.

• Take all the time that you need

  ➔ Imperative with a noun phrase expressing duration

  ➔ Giving permission or encouragement to take as much time as needed.

• God knows how long I have known you

  ➔ Present perfect tense (have known)

  ➔ Expressing an action that has relevance to the present and started in the past.

• It's never as bad as it seems

  ➔ Comparative phrase with 'as...as'

  ➔ To compare the severity or impression of a situation to reality, emphasizing it is less serious.

• Knowing I can't help

  ➔ Gerund phrase (verb + -ing) for a state of awareness

  ➔ Expressing awareness of a situation and limitation of one's ability to assist.

• You're doing your best, and what more can you do?

  ➔ Present continuous tense (are doing), question tag with modal verb

  ➔ To emphasize continuous effort and inquire about additional possible actions.

• Have I ever told you

  ➔ Present perfect tense (have told)

  ➔ Question form in present perfect, indicating a life experience or repeated action.