“You have taken your dreams far away… and you are still home.” – Tricia Lucus remembers her late husband Toby Keith at the Country Music Hall of Fame . She did not come to repeat the glories. She came to keep the last promise. 🎧Listen “Crying for Me (Wayman’s Song)” – The song is like a gentle word – a song for a deceased friend, the same way Toby once said goodbye… now sung backwards to himself

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Introduction

Some songs aren’t just written — they’re felt, lived, and grieved into existence. “Cryin’ for Me (Wayman’s Song)” is exactly that kind of song.

Toby Keith wrote this deeply personal tribute after the passing of his close friend, NBA player and jazz musician Wayman Tisdale. The two shared more than just fame; they shared real friendship — the kind that included fishing trips, long conversations, and laughter that made time stand still. When Wayman died from cancer in 2009, Toby didn’t want to sing the typical farewell. He wanted to speak straight from the heart.

And that’s what this song does. With smooth sax lines from Dave Koz and the soulful support of Marcus Miller and Arthur Thompson, the track wraps around you like a quiet hug. It’s not about saying goodbye with fireworks — it’s about standing still in the silence, feeling the ache, and letting a tear or two fall without shame.

One of the most touching lines is:
“I’m not cryin’ ‘cause I feel so sorry for you / I’m cryin’ for me.”
That lyric hits differently. It’s about the selfish pain we feel when someone we love is gone — not because they’re worse off, but because we miss what they brought into our lives.

This song isn’t just a tribute. It’s a mirror for anyone who’s lost someone close. It reminds us that grief doesn’t follow a script — sometimes all we can do is sit quietly and let the music speak for us.

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Lyrics

[Intro]
Sorry you missed me I’ll get back to you as soon as I can, thank you and God bless

[Verse 1]
Got the news on Friday mornin’
But a tear I couldn’t find
You showed me how I am supposed to live
And now you showed me how to die
I was lost ’til Sunday morning
I woke up to face my fear
While writing you this good-bye song I found a tear

[Chorus]
I’m gonna miss that smile
I’m gonna miss you my friend
Even though it hurts the way it ended up
I’d do it all again
So play it sweet in Heaven
‘Cause that’s right where you wanna be
I’m not cryin’ ’cause I feel so sorry for ya
I’m cryin’ for me

[Verse 2]
I got up and dialed your number
And your voice came on the line
With that old familiar message
I’ve heard a thousand times
It just said, “Sorry that I missed you
Leave a message and God bless”
I know that you think I’m crazy
But I had to hear your voice I guess

[Bridge]
Oh
So play your upside down, left handed
Backwards bass guitar
I’ll see you on the other side, superstar

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“He has taught me everything, even things my mom tried hard to UNTEACH. He has been my lCON since day 1 and in the last 6 months he has been honored with not one but 2 Icon Awards for the work he dedicated his life to . Most people know he is a country singer, but what you may not know is he is also one of the most prolific songwriters in the world, not just country music and isn’t writing for other artists .I could not be more proud and in awe of him ❤️❤️❤️” – Krystal Keith Shares Emotional Tribute to Father Toby Keith on First Anniversary of His Passing

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