No woman no cry.
Say I remember when we used to sit
in the government yard in Trenchtown.
Observing all the hypocrites
as they'd mingle with the good people we met.
Good friends we had and good friends we lost
along the way.
In this bright future you can forget your past.
So dry your tears I say.

No woman no cry.
No woman no cry.
Hey little darling don't shed no tears
No woman no cry.

I remember when we used to sit
in the government yard in Trenchtown.
And then Georgie would make a fire light
as it was love wood burning through the night.
And we would cook wholemeal porridge
of which I'd share with you.
My feet is my only carriage so I've got to push on through.
But while I'm gone (I mean it)
ev'rything's gonna be allright
ev'rything's gonna be allright
ev'rything's gonna be allright