"Cry in Shame" is a song by Australian rock group, Johnny Diesel and the Injectors. The song was released as the band's third single from their debut album Johnny Diesel and the Injectors in April 1989 and peaked at 10 in Australia, becoming the band's third top 10 single.

Performed by The Grassfires live at Big House Arts June 2024

Lead Vocals/Guitar: Simon Phillips

Guitar/Vocals: Julian Abrahams

Banjo/Vocals: Grant Arthur

Mandolin: Justin Vilchez

Double Bass: Ronan Nicholson

Recorded by James Chandler @ Big House Arts

Mixed by Julian Abrahams

Lyrics

Pickin' up the pieces up off the floor

How was I know there was gonna be a war?

Words of sorrow and words of spite

Ringin' in my head, right through the night

And don't you know it's a cryin' shame

When you've got yourself to blame?

Don't you know it's a cryin' shame?

Woke up this mornin', it's a rainin' again

Startin' to wonder if it's somethin' I said

Words of sorrow and words of spite

Ringin' in my head, right through the night

Don't you know it's a cryin' shame

When you've got yourself to blame?

Don't you know it's a cryin' shame?

You've got yourself to blame

Cry, cry, cry, cryin' shame

Up all night with a conscience fight

I just can't sleep so I put on the light

The sheets are wet with anxiety sweat

Morning's gonna come, but it ain't here yet

Don't you know it's a cryin' shame

When you've got yourself to blame?

Don't you know it's a cryin' shame?

You've got yourself

Don't you know it's a cryin' shame (it's a cryin' shame)

When you've got yourself to blame? (Don't you know?)

Don't you know it's a cryin' shame?

You've got yourself to blame