“Don’t Cry Joni” by Conway Twitty with his daughter Joni Lee

Introduction

“Don’t Cry Joni” by Conway Twitty, featuring his daughter Joni Lee, is a heartfelt duet that tells a touching story of forbidden love and longing. Released in 1975, the song showcases the emotional depth of Conway Twitty’s vocals and the sweet harmony of father and daughter. Join us as we explore the tender beauty of “Don’t Cry Joni” and the enduring impact of this poignant country ballad.

Did You Know?

• “Don’t Cry Joni” was written by Conway Twitty himself, inspired by a real-life experience of unrequited love.
• The song features Conway Twitty’s daughter, Joni Lee, who was just a teenager at the time of recording, adding a poignant authenticity to the duet.
• Despite its controversial subject matter, the song became a commercial success, reaching the top of the country charts and earning widespread acclaim.
• “Don’t Cry Joni” has remained a beloved classic in the country music genre, touching the hearts of listeners with its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody.

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Lyrics: Don’t Cry Joni

Jimmy please say you’ll wait for me
I’ll grow up someday you’ll see
Saving all my kisses just for you
Signed with love
forever true

Joni was the girl who lived next door
I’ve known her I guess 10 years or more
Joni wrote me a note one day
And this is what she had to say

Jimmy please say you’ll wait for me
I’ll grow up someday you’ll see
Saving all my kisses just for you
Signed with love
forever true

Slowly I read her note once more
Then I went over to the house next door
Her tear drops fell like rain that day
When I told Joni what I had to say

Joni, Joni please don’t cry
You’ll forget me by and by
You’re just fifteen
I’m twenty two
And Joni I just cant wait for you

Soon I left our little home town
Got me a job and tried to settle down
But these words kept haunting my memory
The words that Joni said to me

Jimmy please say you’ll wait for me
I’ll grow up some day you’ll see
Saving all my kisses just for you
Signed with love
forever true

I packed my clothes
And I caught a plane
I had to see Joni
I had to explain
How my heart was filled
With her memory
And ask my Joni if she’d marry me

I ran all the way
To the house next door
But things weren’t like they were before
My tear drops fell like rain that day
When I heard what Joni had to say

Jimmy, Jimmy please don’t cry
You’ll forget me by and by
It’s been five years since you’ve been gone
Jimmy I married your best friend John