About the song
Let’s embark on a journey through the soulful melodies of the legendary Al Green with his heartfelt rendition of “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.” Originally penned by Barry and Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees, this timeless ballad has become one of Green’s signature songs, showcasing his unmatched vocal prowess and emotive delivery.
Released in 1972, “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” is featured on Al Green’s album “Let’s Stay Together,” which solidified his status as one of the greatest soul singers of all time. The album was a commercial success, reaching #8 on the Billboard 200 chart and #2 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. Green’s soul-stirring interpretation of the song captivated audiences and earned widespread acclaim.
Upon its release, “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” climbed the music charts, reaching notable positions, including #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #4 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Its universal theme of heartbreak and resilience struck a chord with listeners, making it a timeless classic that continues to resonate across generations.
At its core, “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” is a poignant reflection on the pain of lost love and the struggle to find healing and solace. With its soulful melody and Green’s emotive vocals, the song captures the raw emotions of heartache, inviting listeners to find comfort in its stirring beauty.
As you listen to “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart,” let yourself be swept away by Al Green’s powerful rendition and the timeless message of hope and healing that it carries. Allow the music to touch your soul and remind you of the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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Lyrics
I can think of younger days when living for my life
Was everything a man could want to do
I could never see tomorrow
I was never told about the sorrow
And how can you mend a broken heart?
How can you stop the rain from falling down?
Tell me, how can you stop the sun from shining?
What makes the world go ’round?
How can you mend a this broken man? Yeah
How can a loser ever win?
Somebody please help me mend my broken heart
And let me live again, la-la, la-la, la
I can still feel the breeze that rustles through the trees
And misty memories of days gone by
But we could never see tomorrow
Would you believe that no one, no one ever told us about the sorrow?
So how can you mend a broken heart? And mine is
How can you stop the rain from falling down? Baby
How can you stop that old sun from shining?
What makes the world go ’round? And sometime I have to say, yeah, say
La-la-la, la-la-la, uh-huh, yeah
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, tell me
Help me mend my, my broken heart
I just wanna, I just wanna, I just wanna, I just wanna
I just wanna live again, baby
How can you mend this broken man? Yeah, somebody tell me
How can a loser ever win? ‘Cause, baby
Help me mend my, this old broken heart
I think I, I believe I
I feel like I got to, I feel like I wanna live again
How can you mend, ah, this broken heart? Somebody please tell me
How can you stop the rain from falling down? I know my clothes are all wet, tell me
How can you mend my, please help me mend my broken heart
I think I, I believe I, I’ve got a feeling that I want to live and live and live
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