Don't cry, Joe, let her go, let her go, let her go Don't cry, Joe, let her go, let her go, let her go You got to realize this is the wind-up You're gonna feel much better Once you make your mind up Don't cry, Joe, let her go, let her go, let her go So you lost your gal It's happened many times before So you sit and mope like a dope What's that good for, Get a hold of yourself, forget her You lived long before you met her There're lots of other girls, so I say Don't cry, Joe, let her go, let her go, let her go Don't cry, Joe, let her go, let her go, let her go (You got to realize this is the wind-up You'll feel much better Once you made your mind up) Don't cry, Joe, let her go, let her go, let her go Take a look around And see just what you're missing You'll soon forget your troubles Joe, if you'd only listen So don't cry, Joe, let her go (Better forget her) Let her go, Joe, let her go (Poor Joe)