Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
"You know that I'm not afraid to cry when life's not apple pie ... And I'm not afraid to stamp when my eyes are getting damp!" Lou Rawls knows the secret to mental health, kids. Let it all out! Don't be afraid to just have a good cry when you need it. Things WILL get better. From 1974 (Season 5, Episode 0631), "I'm Not Afraid to Cry", written by Gary William Freeman and Brooke Morgan, published by Easy Reader Music (love it, groovy!), and sung by one of the greatest voices in R&B history, Lou Rawls (1933-2006). Looking so '70s dapper in his bedazzled denim suit and turtleneck. Come on, who else could pull off that look? So smooth.
This is the second time he appeared on the show. The first time round (Ep 0043, 1970), he balked at the very idea of using cue cards to sing the alphabet, but changed his mind when he forgot the order of the letters, lol! In 1977, he was also a guest on "The Muppet Show" (Season 2), three song clips and the FULL episode linked below, enjoy!
VIDEO (The Alphabet): bit.ly/3YsyvAD
VIDEO (Groovy People): bit.ly/3DGOumO
VIDEO (You're The One): bit.ly/3HHSll0
VIDEO (Bye Bye Blackbird): bit.ly/3YrTa80
VIDEO (FULL TMS EPISODE): bit.ly/3HV8Wmt
BONUS VIDEO (She's Gone, early Hall and Oates cover): bit.ly/3HXVuy9
Shameless Amazon Plugs! (Not for the featured song)
The Very Best of Lou Rawls (CD) amzn.to/3X4gBTR
The Muppet Show: Season 2 (4 DVDs) amzn.to/3lbJbFG
The Muppet Show: Seasons 1-3 (12 DVDs) amzn.to/3Rz6PYD
The Essential Lou Rawls (MP3, CD, Streaming) amzn.to/3YnI0kS
LYRICS
You know that I'm not afraid to cry
When life's not apple pie
And I'm not afraid to shout
When I'm feeling down and out
And I'm not afraid to stamp
When my eyes are getting damp
No, I'm not afraid to reveal
All the feelings that we all feel
'Cause they're just another way of sayin'
I'm a little sad today
And they're just another way of sayin'
I'm a little down
What I really mean is
Come on and make me glad today
And I'll be back with a smile
In a little while from now
So, don't be afraid to cry (come on, sing with me)
When life's not apple pie
And don't be afraid to shout
When you're feeling down and out
Now, don't be afraid to stamp
When your eyes are getting damp
No, don't be afraid to reveal
All the feelings that you and I feel
All those feelings that you and I feel!
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Kids
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Rawls
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Lou_Rawls
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_0631
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/I'm_Not_Afraid_to_Cry
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_215:_Lou_Rawls
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"You know that I'm not afraid to cry when life's not apple pie ... And I'm not afraid to stamp when my eyes are getting damp!" Lou Rawls knows the secret to mental health, kids. Let it all out! Don't be afraid to just have a good cry when you need it. Things WILL get better. From 1974 (Season 5, Episode 0631), "I'm Not Afraid to Cry", written by Gary William Freeman and Brooke Morgan, published by Easy Reader Music (love it, groovy!), and sung by one of the greatest voices in R&B history, Lou Rawls (1933-2006). Looking so '70s dapper in his bedazzled denim suit and turtleneck. Come on, who else could pull off that look? So smooth.
This is the second time he appeared on the show. The first time round (Ep 0043, 1970), he balked at the very idea of using cue cards to sing the alphabet, but changed his mind when he forgot the order of the letters, lol! In 1977, he was also a guest on "The Muppet Show" (Season 2), three song clips and the FULL episode linked below, enjoy!
VIDEO (The Alphabet): bit.ly/3YsyvAD
VIDEO (Groovy People): bit.ly/3DGOumO
VIDEO (You're The One): bit.ly/3HHSll0
VIDEO (Bye Bye Blackbird): bit.ly/3YrTa80
VIDEO (FULL TMS EPISODE): bit.ly/3HV8Wmt
BONUS VIDEO (She's Gone, early Hall and Oates cover): bit.ly/3HXVuy9
Shameless Amazon Plugs! (Not for the featured song)
The Very Best of Lou Rawls (CD) amzn.to/3X4gBTR
The Muppet Show: Season 2 (4 DVDs) amzn.to/3lbJbFG
The Muppet Show: Seasons 1-3 (12 DVDs) amzn.to/3Rz6PYD
The Essential Lou Rawls (MP3, CD, Streaming) amzn.to/3YnI0kS
LYRICS
You know that I'm not afraid to cry
When life's not apple pie
And I'm not afraid to shout
When I'm feeling down and out
And I'm not afraid to stamp
When my eyes are getting damp
No, I'm not afraid to reveal
All the feelings that we all feel
'Cause they're just another way of sayin'
I'm a little sad today
And they're just another way of sayin'
I'm a little down
What I really mean is
Come on and make me glad today
And I'll be back with a smile
In a little while from now
So, don't be afraid to cry (come on, sing with me)
When life's not apple pie
And don't be afraid to shout
When you're feeling down and out
Now, don't be afraid to stamp
When your eyes are getting damp
No, don't be afraid to reveal
All the feelings that you and I feel
All those feelings that you and I feel!
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/The_Kids
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Rawls
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Lou_Rawls
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_0631
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/I'm_Not_Afraid_to_Cry
muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_215:_Lou_Rawls
Twitter: twitter.com/TinyDancer500
Instagram: instagram.com/tinyd500
Web: bit.ly/Sesame_Street_Lyrics_Archive
YouTube: youtube.com/user/TinyDancer500
