“Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying” is a song by the English band Gerry & the Pacemakers, released as their fifth single in the United Kingdom in April 1964. It was written by the group’s members, Gerry Marsden, Freddie Marsden, Les Chadwick, and Les Maguire. The song was originally recorded and released as a single by Louise Cordet in February 1964. The Pacemakers recorded their version, which became a major international hit. The song spent 11 weeks on the United Kingdom’s Record Retailer chart, reaching the No. 6 position. In the US, it was the breakthrough single for the group, spending 12 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 4.

The lyrics of the song encourage listeners not to cry in the morning when the sun comes out. The lyrics state, “For every girl and boy. So don’t let the sun catch you cryin’.” The reasoning behind this is that the night is a time for tears, and when the morning comes with its light, there will be joy for every girl and boy. The meaning of the song goes beyond just the lyrics as it touches on the human emotions of heartbreak and hope. This message of hope and resilience is one of the reasons why the song continues to resonate with listeners.