Shawn James - I Try (Macy Gray cover) 

I love this song. I just lost my husband in October. This is one of the last things he shared with me. It's the best version of this song. It'll be with me forever,as well as all the other shawn James songs I've heard

There is absolutely nothing this man can't sing. Beautiful, just beautiful.

You sing this and it gives me a deeper understanding of how much my mom misses my dad. 46 years of marriage. He passed this February.

This guy does a key change like no other. Great every time.

I try - Shawn's version :))) Games, changes and fears Where will they go from here When will they stop I believe that fate has brought us here And we should be together babe But we're not I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near I may appear to be free But I'm just a prisoner of your love And I may seem all right and smile when you leave But my smiles are just a front They're just a front I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Here is my confession May I be your possession Girl, I need your touch Your love, kisses and such With all my might I try But this I can't deny No I can't deny I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near My world crumbles when you are not near

Lyrics: Games, changes and fears When will they go from here When will they stop? I believe that fate has brought us here And we should be together, babe But we're not I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near I may appear to be free But I'm just a prisoner of your love And I may seem alright and smile when you leave But my smiles are just a front Just a front, hey And I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke (yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Here is my confession May I be your possession? Boy, I need your touch Your love, kisses, and such With all my might, I try But this I can't deny Deny I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you But I'm dreaming of you, babe And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke (yeah, yeah, yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble (hey, hey, yeah) Though I try to hide it, it's clear (sick of love) My world crumbles when you are not near (love, your love, kisses ends) Goodbye and I choke (goodbye and I choke, yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah

Confession: When I listen to this song and hear you sing it, between your voice, emotions and words, tears come to my eyes, and that doesn't happen often anymore, well done Mr. James, well done. Bravo. 🙏👏Beautiful.🎶💞🙏

This song never resonated with me before you sang it. But it snatches me back to an airport terminal and my first step away from my wife and son on deployment, every time.

I wish they had a “super love” button. “Like” just does not cover it. Goosebumps when I hear this voice.

I'm still blown away that he isn't on the radio - definitely one of the best musicians I have come across in the last year ❤

Brought me to tears man. Im right there lost in those very feelingsm and emotions these days.

When Shawn James sings your feels. The chorus is my relationship with my now adult daughter. Owies 💔😥

Vai fazer um ano desde que conheci o Shawn James e fiquei espantado com tanto talento, hoje eu fico orgulhoso de ver que tem uma porrada de brasileiro que é fã desse cara, tmj rapaziada! #ShawnJamesComeToBrazilPlease

You got that song so well! Macy can be proud!!!

Come to Brazil Shawn! We loves you! ❤🇧🇷

Hubby just dedicated this to me ♡ really explains us before we got together. I didn't even realize his existence, and he was in love. He then approached me one night after dinner, in college, And asked if he could walk me to my dorm. I was so nervous and I didn't even know why. It was in that 5 minute walk, that he poured out his heart and intentions. And that was the day, I had met my forever love ♡

This mans voice is pure gold he can sing anything

The emotions in his voice, his tone, his control, his timber...amazing. This guy should really be recording movie soundtracks

I have follow your work since I was 12 years old and even now I am still listening your music, greetings from El Salvador

The man's voice is a marvel. Thank you for the moving melodies James

Wish I could hear almost every song performed with this voice, thats something I'd enjoy so much.

My mom loves your cover! On her behalf, thank you for such a beautiful performance.

Português BR : simplesmente sensacional nos brasileiros estamos esperando por vc shawn, vem pro Brasil. English: Simply sensational we Brazilians we are waiting for you Shawn, comes to Brazil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

I heard this song, with Andy's version on The Office series, and I fell in love with her, but when I heard her version, I fell in love with her voice! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Brazil here! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

makes a cover of "simple man", his voice is perfect to this song man

Damn, jesus is a good singer....

Damn you keep doing everyone's song better than them your gonna piss someone off. 😂😂😂

something so gently beautiful about this cover. the talent of this man has moved me many times. shawn, thank you for sharing your talents. I am in awe

Thank you Shawn for making such beautiful music with your amazing and powerful voice

I really love the song choice more than anything. This isn't really the sort of song that I'd imagine Shawn covering, no disrespect to Macy Gray, just based on Shawn's sound and music he makes. It's easy to forget how broad someone's musical taste's can be and how much they can surprise you. Great job, brother!

@shawnjames please make more of your songs available for karaoke. Nobody does acoustic covers like you and I just need to say something for the real fans out here. I am so blessed to have found your music, I NEED to bless others with it as well.

Dam. What a great song. I've played this like ten times in a row. Great

Voice of an angel. I’d love to hear more covers from you

I always seem to get something right in both my eyes whenever I hear you sing this ...

This man's voice reaches deep down into my soul.

Holy shit! This guy makes the best acoustic covers around. He has a really tasty choice.

Man, that perfect voice clarity really pierces through the notes.

Don't know why, but whenever I sing it never seems to sound right. But when I sing blues, it feels just right. Especially when I sing along with this friggin legend. Thank you.

WOW man... just wow... i loved your cover of "that's life" ... and I love this one too! keep rocking my brother!

Tua voz toca fundo nos sentimentos daqueles que se identificam e compartilham do mesmo.Cá estou preso em uma rotina que me desfaz por dentro, sumindo aos poucos, sentado no banco da vida, esperando o inesperado e inevitável fim...Por alguns minutos, vale a pena sentir que minhas angústias e devaneios possam usar vossa melodia como um novo olhar sobre os acontecimentos a minha volta, poderia escrever para sempre, as frases e pensamentos que me elevam ao infinito, por sua paixão ao levar os dedos ao violão, mas neste exato momento, meus suspiros e o olhar vazio sobre o horizonte já diz tudo que precisa...Continue assim.

You have such a powerful voice. Delilah was the first song of yours I listened to. Brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing your gift. It is obvious. That you allow us glimpses of your soul in each song. Your divinity radiates through your music like sunshine burns through the fog and warms the day.

brasileiros aqui aaaaa ❤ ainda acho q o shawn deveria ser mais reconhecido pq a voz dele é perfeita!

This is amazingly beautiful, pure and vocally perfect. What a great cover. I'm off to download the song right now. Thank you Shawn James.

Its the soul in your voice! that's what makes me tear (cry). Please come to New Zealand (South Island)!

How can anyone not like this song it’s that one in a million talent

Shawn James is the best! Brazil is waiting for you!

was just passing through, but I cant leave....beautiful song.

oh Shawn... how do you do that!! make me cry!! everytime!! I love the sound of your voice..but this one!! Truely showcases your talant.. and i have been following you for a few years now.. you are a amazing artist !!! please keep making music!! thank you for sharing!😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Every new song it’s like a punch for me.. Can’t wait to see you here in Brazil, Shawn!

@Shawn James Not sure if you’ll read this but I logged on just to comment on this song in particular. Dude, you need to sing like this more often. I know you have your preferred style; dark (more like soul), gritty, deep, etc. Many, almost every song you sing has those elements and I love many of them. But this... I can point out 3-4 distinct singing variations in this song from you, especially at the end. I didn’t even know you *could* sing like that. Lows, highs, very crisp clear sound. It’s truly impressive. I listen and hunt out for pure acoustic stuff constantly. It’s almost all I listen to. I show so many people random songs from my favorite singers like Brent Smith, Myles Kennedy, Amy Lee, Brendan Urie, etc. You’re in my group as well and I just played my dad your Like a Stone cover. He preferred Chris’s original which is fine, it’s a totally different style but I played this for him after and he was suuuper impressed. Obviously I’m not asking you to cater to individuals’ styles, you do you. I guess I’m just saying, long story short, this is such a vocal flex from you and I’m so glad it’s on the new album. It’s performed spectacularly. Like, it’s really good, and I don’t even care for the original *that* much. This is my favorite in the album by a long shot. And I very much like quite a few of them.

I just love you for sharing your musical soul. I would love to watch you record, bet it's amazing! Thanks

I am a new fan. I liked the original a lot...I LOVE this version. It speaks to my soul. Beautifully done and thank you. ♥️

This voice is something else👍👍👍 I would like to listen to more music from him 🙏💕 All the best to you all from Germany.

I liked this song when it first came out, ie Macy Gray.....but I LOVE this version the Most! Beautiful Voice, Beautiful lyrics. And it’s really been impactful, hitting me harder now that I lost someone I love very much. 🦋

God bless this man and this man shares his blessings with me as my neighbor.

Can't stop listening to this masterpiece

God himself, thats it.

This song gives me hope in my marriage again 😢

This was really special, we're not used to see this side of your voice ! It's really impressive to discover another side yet again of a wonderful voice with a wonderful soul.

Beautiful cover! I love this mans voice its so soothing I could listen to him 24/7.

The most underrated artist of our time.

Played this around 5x tonight! Gifted and carry your talent where it takes you.

Te amoooo!, tu sensibilidad, tu voz, tu sencillez, hoy en mi Cumple, lo primero que escucho!! ♥️🇨🇱Patagonia ABRIL 08 2020!

Simply lovely. I love his voice, this version is beautiful!

Going through my first breakup rn and, this song basically says how I feel about her.

I've always loved Maci Grey. It's a beautiful song. And wow, you brought it to another level. Thank you 💕

I love your voice. my days begin in the best way when I listen to you in the morning. thank you for existing.

Speechless.... Shawn you don't fail surprise me.

Worlds most underrated singer EVER.

Thank you for showing us what real music is all about. 🎶

Ta pra nascer um músico mais foda que o Shawn! 👏🇧🇷

Wow, Just Beautiful can't wait to see you again Shawn in the UK and hear this Live Love Geoff Marie and Alex xxx

Shawn your Incredible my tears are real amazing cover

Brazil loves you ❤

I really really love your cover, I've got chills listening to this

So much soul in you man. Peace and love

Shivers. Shivers everywhere!

That voice is just perfect!

Goosebumps 💖 i truly enjoy every facet of this mans musical talent. Not to mention he's so incredibly pleasing to my eyes ;)

Ive always loved this song, but my ex showed me this version. So it holds a special place in my heart.

For me the best Singer of the World!🖤🖤

His voice sends chills down my spine

Shawn James has one of the best voices period he is up there with Arron Lewis and if anyone thinks disturbed singer is better your stupid he can barely hit the notes Shawn can honestly he should be way more famous than he is. Thanks Shawn u rock

truly annointed not simply w a rich resonant tone but uniquely gifted with ability to stir or touch hearts to convey and evoke emotions toast here..

Some how stumbled upon this as I was looking up at my Kobe frame. RIP Kobe and Gigi.

Great cover. Thank you for introducing a new generation to Macy Gray's music.

Oh no you didn’t!!! Yaaahhhhssss! It’s like country stud meets James Hatfield, also a stud.

What an amazing singer he is!

Voice is insane I really enjoy the music he makes with his band but his solo work is what I go to on hard days when I just need to feel somthing.

I had no idea your voice had this range

Like I’ve said in other posts on your videos, your covers are on another level. Just makes you close your eyes and get lost in the music. It’s beautiful man ,

Best voice on the planet.

To those who have lost, I am sorry.

My favorite Shawn's cover

You have the most amazing voice. It send chills! Please make more videos becuz you are truly blessed with a gift!

Beautiful. Amazing voice. I like the simple chord work too.

I was not expecting that falsetto, and I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Your range is wild! Always killing it.

Wow best version ever, love how you sang this Mr James, love from Liverpool uk, Lyn

Amazing! Music from the soul, for the soul. Thank you, Shawn!

Oh, God..... Your voice makes my heart scream and smile! I can't wait to see you in c-bus on the 29th!!! I love your voice....