Mix) — Don't Cry (original

: After Monique told Axl it wouldn't work out between them, he began to cry. Her response, "Don't cry," became the literal foundation for the song.

: Found on Use Your Illusion II (Track 13); it features the same melody but entirely different verse lyrics and a darker tone. Don't Cry (Original Mix)

: A rawer recording from the Appetite sessions, officially released on the "Don't Cry" single. : After Monique told Axl it wouldn't work

The Story of "Don't Cry (Original Mix)" by Guns N' Roses "Don't Cry (Original Mix)" is the version of the legendary rock ballad found on the 1991 album . It is distinguished from the "Alternate Lyrics" version by its specific verses, which focus on themes of comfort and bittersweet reassurance during a breakup. Origins and Inspiration : A rawer recording from the Appetite sessions,

Directed by Andy Morahan, the music video is the first part of an epic "trilogy" that includes "November Rain" and "Estranged".