Well, I may not be a hero
And I'll never be a king
But in this damn crazy world, girl
You can't have everything

And if your heart cries out for lovin'
Through the dark and stormy night
Just hold me in your arms, girl
It's gonna be all right

But darkness calls on Lonely Street
That's my home when you're not with me
Have you ever been so lonely
Your heart bursts open wide?

It takes a man to cry
But I won't cry anymore
It takes a man to cry
But pride is stronger than love
It takes a man to cry

I could never fill your dreams
Or dry your tears with gold
But I'll give you all the love
One heart could ever hold
Should my heartbeat still tonight
And the angels call my name
I will know that I have love
What it takes to be a man

But darkness calls on Lonely Street
That's my home when you're not with me
Have you ever been so lonely
Your heart bursts open wide?

It takes a man to cry
But I won't cry anymore
It takes a man to cry
But pride is stronger than love
It takes a man to cry

Yeah
It takes a man to cry
It takes a man to cry

(It takes a man to cry)