Curtis Mayfield - No One Knows About A Good Thing (You Don't Have To Cry) Lyrics






I know you know he's getting over
The rumors say he's fooling around
Your face sadly pressed upon my shoulder
Too bad to hear, he's putting you down

'Cos no one knows about a good thing
Until a good thing is gone
Remember when you loved a good thing
To lose one is just no fun

No one knows about a sweet thing
Until the sweet thing is gone
Baby, dry your eyes, you don't have to cry

You know I love you, love you so madly, oh yeah
Again you've been pushed
Pushed off to the curdle, oh yeah
I begged to take you, I've held you so gladly
Just give me some sign, baby say the word

'Cos no one knows about a good thing
Until the good thing is gone
Remember when you loved a good thing
To lose one is just no fun

No one knows about a sweet thing
Until the sweet thing is gone
Baby dry your eyes, you don't have to cry

I guess no one knows what you've really been living at
It's funny like that
I don't wanna complete that
I just wanna, I just wanna

Don't mean to push, but my love's in a hurry, yes baby
I'm standing here like I'm gonna die
I must admit you've got me so worried
I just want for us to give it a try, give it a try

'Cos no one knows about a good thing
Until the good thing is gone
Remember when you loved a good thing
To lose one is just no fun

No one knows about a sweet thing
Until the sweet thing is gone
Baby dry your eyes, you don't have to cry

No one knows about a good thing
Remember when you loved a good thing
To lose one is just no fun

No one knows about a sweet thing
Until the sweet thing is gone
Baby dry your eyes, you don't have to cry

Don't cry baby, don't cry baby
Don't cry baby, sweet baby

No one knows about a sweet thing
Until the sweet thing is gone





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  1. m.... c....

    great!!!!

  2. X.... Z....

    THIS SONG IS FOR EVERYONE. CAUSE JUST LIVE LONG ENOUGH YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THIS SONG.

  3. X.... Z....

    WHEN SOMEONE LOOSE A GOOD THING. IT SUPPOSE TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE FUTURE. TREAT A GOOD THING LIKE GOLD.

  4. P.... A....

    Merci Curtis

  5. X.... Z....

    WHEN YOU LOOSE A GOOD THING. IT HURTS BUT MAKE YOU STRONGER.

  6. K.... J....

    This song hits home. Love it classic song❤❤❤

  7. M.... ....

    Nice Song

  8. U.... O....

    You can see the screw and nand from the haloin this picture of Curt

  9. L.... C....

    LAW, STATUTES AND COMMANMENTS - DEUTERONOMY 6:1

  10. A.... E....

    Men mr Curtis Mayfield true 🎶 at all times all about life to this day of all time

  11. S.... F....

    So true - so sad - sometimes we just can't appreciate what we have until we lose it. Broke up unconsciously with my sweetheart in 1969. I was 22 - she was sweet sixteen. 50 years later I still get emotional if I find myself drifting down the river of nostalgia. I just didn't realise what a treasure I had until it was too late. Never found another girl like Angie - she was one of a kind... Can't help wondering what might have been if I hadn't been so careless & thrown away the sweetest love I'll ever know. Did I really have to lose her to find out how much I loved her... Curtis nails that sweet pain of regret in this beautiful song. ..

  12. K.... T....

    "New World Order"....needed !!

  13. C.... M....

    The Rumors Are Saying He Is Fooling Around....

  14. D.... J....

    Dayummm Curtis!! You are the Man!!

  15. L.... L....

    So thankful my Mom introduced me to such greatness at a young age. I was running around singing this at 4 lol

    RiP Musical Genius 🙏🏾🎵💕

  16. M.... k....

    reason why those chose thumb down the message was to deep for them to comprehend the message that was beening delivered to lay some knowledge

  17. A.... A....

    my man use to sing this to me before he passed away...

  18. 0.... I....

    This album is great I love the kinda slow mellow vibe a lot of these songs have. I've listened to a lot of Curtis' albums on youtube but always skipped this one for some reason

  19. M.... ....

    Curtis Mayfield is one the greats and my favorites--2019 and still is

  20. Z.... ....

    This sounds like something from the future talent🔥🔥🙌👍

    Z.... ....

    zweb32 💜

    Z.... ....

    Lipstick Love did u know half of his face was paralyzed during the recording of this whole project I believe I heard he had a stroke and wasn’t in good condition but still made it all and it sounded better than ever🙏🙌RIP💯

  21. b.... ....

    I remember this song as if it were yestrrday. this song is so touching, even over 25 years later.

  22. L.... G....

    Oldies never die Lol keep posting utube

  23. P.... S....

    yesmusic

  24. C.... M....

    They dont make music like this no more now this is real music

  25. B.... E....

    CURTIS, CURTIS, CURTIS

  26. C.... M....

    The Truth ...Speak Mayfield ..

  27. A.... b....

    Best.
    Curtis
    Mayfield
    Song
    Music

  28. A.... R....

    A man before his time 2019 please wake up.

  29. B.... H....

    I love the whole CD thank you mr. Mayfield 🎸

  30. S.... B....

    i wish his visons came thru not all war and deception like we got now rip mayfield your the best

  31. A.... A....

    whos here in 2019!?

    A.... A....

    Adams Awake ME.....

  32. j.... v....

    23/12/18

  33. T.... W....

    2018 I am here RIP Curtis Mayfield

  34. A.... M....

    maravilhosa seja a alma de Curtis Mayfield. R.I.P

  35. R.... M....

    This album the bomb real shit

  36. S.... M....

    If a person really listens to this song than they know it's the truth people do things at the blink of a eye and don't think about the people around them and how it affects them its sad but it's still this way in 2018......GOOD MUSIC NEVER DIES

  37. Y.... M....

    The good thing is not the punani or the dingdong, the good thing is the value of self respect.

  38. T.... A....

    Curtis was a bad mamma jamma!!

  39. K.... W....

    ""FUCK ALL (91) THUMBS DOWN" DUMB FUCKS WOULDN'T KNOW GOOD MUSIC IF IT...."FUCKED THEM IN THE ASS"!! MUCH LOVE "CURTIS MAYFIELD"

    K.... W....

    I know what you mean. This man was a musical genius.

  40. J.... B....

    This whole album is deep. Simply beautiful.

  41. J.... S....

    Curtis Mayfield singing life of smile try real love never every play with it what reallest Curtis Mayfield song about he always put meaning on 100# comments by Jerome Scullark freestyle icon

  42. T.... G....

    ahhhhh really? He passed...my minds been incapsulated in my own misery from being kidnapped in 2012......I remember the first mayfeild song I herd was "Jesus" and now that I've returned to the church i'm listening to that song I started checkin' out this alblum not realizing his lengendary efforts for his last words to us.....I'm a Frisco kiddo from 1971 n grew up with KFRC and KPOO with many memories of all of the soul and gospel out there yet being too young still to know thier names.... the music now that i'm 47 is still with me greater than ever...for I've now lived tradgedy and happiness thru livin' the dream. This is an amazing albulm to me.....speaks to my generation soley and purely with all do respect to our elders who marched for us to be loud. And here I sit in tears, still loud as ever.... with a son performing music now I'll not stay quiet again.

    T.... G....

    Tinker Galadriel, May God continue to bless you, Peace and love, David.

  43. I.... S....

    Damn....😍4-20-2018 love it

    I.... S....

    Ohhhh, how i miss you mr. Mayfield🙏🙏

  44. T.... T....

    One of the greatest musicians of the world

  45. T.... H....

    Best music in my life it’s so much easier to find peace in a good way ❗️

    T.... H....

    Travis Helaire 💙

  46. o.... ....

    Sounds Like An Song That The Isley Brothers Would Sing As Well!! Awesome Song By The Great Curtis Mayfield..

  47. F.... M....

    This brother and his music has been a big part of my life since the early 60s . Him and the impressions got people ready for that train that was acoming. Love you Custis , you took a part of me and a lot of people with you !

  48. Y.... C....

    Curtis Mayfield stays on point still in 2018 ..... my kinna musik..

    Y.... C....

    2019 too & going foward for many years onward!!

  49. K.... K....

    Curtis always made beautiful music

  50. D.... B....

    I am in love with this song!!!

  51. K.... T....

    I heard this song on new york undercover

  52. L.... E....

    I've been a Cutis Mayfield fan for over 50yrs and this is the first time I' m hearing this. I'm trying to figure out how I missed this. He left a legacy that there are no words to describe.

    L.... E....

    I haven't been listening quite as long but it's been decades. I thought I knew about Curits , then some random girl shows me this new album. I blew it off immediately, thought it was just a bunch of remasters...then I heard "Here but I'm gone". One of my favorite CM songs...and he did this after his accident. Cray

    L.... E....

    I don't know 🤔 but my favorite is Ms Martha

    L.... E....

    it was released around 1998

    L.... E....

    I knew this album was coming out and bought it as soon as it hit the shelf. I haven't listened to it in years. It's in a trunk in the garage but somehow I came across it tonight and i'm mad at myself for stashing it away for so long.

  53. J.... S....

    Dark jus hold on we going home

  54. N.... ....

    New York Undercover

  55. T.... A....

    This is a Grown Folks Album.
    My Saturday Morning Kick off

  56. A.... W....

    LOVE THIS SONG STILL IN 2017. Thanks for sharing.

  57. C.... T....

    he is one of the giants all time,he had a song banned because it denounced the Vietnam war,it was Back To The World,I love Curtis

  58. V.... B....

    my/ big bro purchased this album & many more albums , putting us up on all the music in the 90's.... (uncle)C.C, Skinny(pops),...
    Jennifer (my once sweet thing) in my feelings.....out.

  59. D.... M....

    Very underrated album I had the cd for a couple months before I opened it in '98. Then, I'm glad I did. Curtis the legend had to endure a lot of physical pain to do this album.

    D.... M....

    This Song makes me feel sad but it also lets me know that I will overcome what I went through and each month The Pain gets less So Curtis Was on point

  60. s.... ....

    Still..From "Gypsy Woman" to "I'm so Proud" to the"Impressions" of "Choice of Colors" and they Still don't get it, till its gone..From "love to politics" Curtis knew the way! Mr.Mayfield we still trying to get it right! "The Man" and his music...God blessed you.. ;-)

  61. M.... ....

    Sad but music will never be like this again

    M.... ....

    MsTXgirl254 , I will sang this Song over and over Too You ! I dont mean to push My Love....Smiling

    M.... ....

    Facts!!!

    M.... ....

    Most don't know about a good thing.
    Sad thing until she is gone.
    True True Facts!!!

  62. b.... ....

    Amazing tune! I remember the day in 1973 when I was first heard his music, it was CURTIS. I still love this music as well as many other tunes he introduced in 70's, 80's 90's No One Knows About A Good Thing is one of Curtis song I can listen to again and again...

    b.... ....

    No one knows about a good thing until it's gone

  63. B.... P....

    no one knows about a good thang until the good thang is gone. remembered when you loved the good thang ,to lose one is just no fun. yessssss honni💋😍😍😍🍾🍷🍷🍷🛀

  64. J.... G....

    I was introduced to Curtis back in 1970..through my uncles coming back from vet nam..I'm 51today yup yup still on the very music that I made good to...

  65. C.... H....

    curtis Mayfield's music helped me get through my prison sentence

    C.... H....

    Corey Harvey me to him and PAC

    C.... H....

    Corey Harvey no doubt brotha

  66. F.... W....

    I love to listen to Curtis Mayfield I was grew up on this music it brought happiness to families and is countue to reach and teach our youth today

  67. s.... ....

    This album came out at a tragic turning point in my life. I lost a good thing because it was not meant for me. The good thing that I have now is worth the pain endured.

    s.... ....

    spectre56j word my brother

    s.... ....

    spectre56j I went through the same thing when this album came out.

  68. K.... S....

    😍 💃💁💃💁💃💁💃💁💃💁💃💁💃💁

  69. M.... D....

    I think a lot people don't know about this music. New world Order is the first song I heard on this cd. The music still sounds good today.

    M.... D....

    @Marcus Dumas I know about it,Marcus and thanks for sharing!!!

    M.... D....

    Curtis is an Icon.... his Music is well known around the world by us real !!!!! old schoolers... :)

    M.... D....

    Marcus Dumas
    When women wore dresses.....