[Susan Foreman]

'I Never Cry' is the first ballad on the album. It was written about his drinking problem, which was getting out of hand, and a year later would result in him entering rehab

Alice calls this song his "alcoholic confession"

Released as a single in America, Alice has stated that "this was his biggest selling single". [However, he did not state what source or criterion he was referencing when making this statement]

Alice Cooper -Vocals
Steve Hunter - Guitars
Tony Levin - Bass
Allan Schwartzberg - Drums
Jim Maelan - Percussion
Bob Ezrin - Keyboards, Vocals
Al Macmillan - Piano
Dick Berg - French Horn

05/11 - I Never Cry (Cooper, Wagner)

*NOTE: The video is taken from the 2010 'Theatre Of Death' tour, and it is a 'fan-thing', utilizing a number of audience shot camera angles. The audio is taken from the Wacken show on August 10th

Alongside Alice, the band consisted of:

Guitars, Vocals - Keri Kelli
Guitars, vocals - Jason Hook
Bass - Chuck Garric
Drums - Eric Singer



"If there is a tear on my face
It makes me shiver to the bones
It shakes me, Babe
It's just a heartache that got caught in my eye
And you know I never cry
I never cry

Sometimes I drink more than I need
Until the TV's dead and gone
I may be lonely but I'm never alone
And the night may pass me by
But I'll never cry

Take away, take away my eyes
Sometimes I'd rather be blind
Break a heart, break a heart of stone
Open it up but don't you leave it alone

'Cause that's all I got to give you
Believe me Babe, it ain't been used
My heart's a virgin, it's never been tried
And you know I'll never cry
And you know I'll never cry
And you know' you know' you know I'll never cry
I'll never cry

Break a heart, break a heart of stone
Open it up, and don`t you leave it alone

'Cause that's all I got to give to you
Believe me Babe, it ain't been used
My heart's a virgin, it's never been tried
And you know I'll never cry
I'll never cry "

'Give The Kid A Break', is a boogie-woogie 50's pastiche, with Alice playing both himself and also the Devil

06/11 - Give The Kid A Break (Cooper, Wagner, Ezrin)

Alice Cooper - Vocals
Dick Wagner - Guitars and Vocals
Steve Hunter - Guitars
John Tropea - Guitars
Tony Levin - Bass
Allan Schwartzberg - Drums
Jim Maelan - Percussion and Soft Shoes
Bob Ezrin - Keyboards, Vocals
Al Macmillan - Piano
Backing Vocals - Michael Sherman, Shawn Jackson, Colina Phillips, Joe Gannon, Shep Gordon, Denny Vosburgh, Bill Misener, Laurel Ward, Sharon-Lee Williams



"[Alice]
Don't know why I'm down here
Must be something I said
Or some small imperfection
In my soul or in my head
Don't know why I'm down here
Don't deserve to roast or bake
I'm fighting off slanderous allegations
Why don't you give the kid a break?

[Alice]
Don't think maybe we could talk this over
You're a reasonable man
Could we discuss my grave situation
I'm a miserable man
And I'm in the frying pan
Give the kid a break (continues over dialog)

Devil: Give me one good reason why I should
Alice: All right, all right, so I made a few mistakes but listen.. But for heaven's sake
Devil: Watch your language, Kid.
Alice: OK, OK, don't get hot

[Devil]
Don't question my judgement
He only reaped what he sowed
He cast his pearls before swine
And that's good enough for me

[Devil]
I don't want to talk it over
Even tho' I'm a reasonable man
Sonny, from over here looks like you're in no position to bargain
You're a convicted man
You're right in the frying pan

Give the kid a break (continues over dialog

Alice: Yeah, Please give me a break
Devil: Nah, I don't think so, man
Alice: Come on, you know I got what it takes. Can't you give me a break?
Devil: Sure thing kid, when hell freezes over
Choir: Ok, don't give the kid a break
Alice: Hey you guys, I thought you were on my side
Choir: No. Give the kid a break
Alice: Yeah, well thanks a lot, pals
Alice: Listen boss, maybe we can make a little deal. Is there anything I can say, some kind of fine I can pay? Anything?

[Alice:
Don't know why I'm down here
Must be something I said (I'm sorry)
Or some small imperfection
In my soul or in my head
It might be some sort of imperfection
It might be a defection or a, a clear case of misdirection yeah
It must be a small imperfection
In my soul or in my head
Give the kid a break"