This signed sheet music is for Don’t Cry Daddy, autographed by songwriter and performer Mac Davis, who penned this poignant classic. Released by Elvis Presley in 1969, Don’t Cry Daddy became one of his most heartfelt ballads. Written by Mac Davis, the song tells the story of a widowed father struggling to raise his children while dealing with the grief of losing his partner. Its tender lyrics and moving melody showcased Presley’s emotional range, helping the single climb to number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 8 on the Country Singles chart. The song struck a chord with listeners, earning its place among Presley’s most enduring late-1960s recordings. In 1997, Elvis’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, recorded a virtual duet with her father on the song, further deepening its legacy. Mac Davis (1942–2020) was one of the most versatile singer-songwriters of his era. In addition to Don’t Cry Daddy, he wrote other Presley classics including In the Ghetto and A Little Less Conversation. Davis also enjoyed a successful solo career in the 1970s with crossover hits like Baby Don’t Get Hooked on Me, and became a popular television personality and actor. His songwriting was marked by empathy, sincerity, and a gift for telling universal stories that touched audiences across genres. Owning this signed sheet music for Don’t Cry Daddy is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of music history that ties Elvis Presley’s heartfelt performance to Mac Davis’s lyrical brilliance. For fans of Presley, admirers of Davis, and collectors of classic country-pop ballads, this artifact embodies the deep emotional resonance of one of the most moving songs of its time.

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