Introduction:
Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, was renowned not only for his electrifying performances but also for his ability to touch hearts with soulful ballads. “Are You Lonesome Tonight” is a classic that showcases the tender and emotive side of Elvis. Join us as we explore this heartfelt ballad and its enduring impact.
Did You Know?
- “Are You Lonesome Tonight” was originally written in 1926 by Lou Handman and Roy Turk but was brought to new heights by Elvis’s interpretation.
- Released in 1960, this song became one of Elvis’s most iconic and beloved ballads.
- The song’s lyrics speak of lost love, regret, and the yearning for a lost connection, resonating deeply with listeners.
- Elvis’s rendition of “Are You Lonesome Tonight” during his live performances often included spoken word segments that added a unique, intimate touch to the song.
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Lyrics
re you lonesome tonight?
Do you miss me tonight?
Are you sorry we drifted apart?
Does your memory stray to a bright summer day
When I kissed you and called you sweetheart?
Do the chairs in your parlor seem empty and bare?
Do you gaze at your doorstep and picture me there?
Is your heart filled with pain, shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?
I wonder if you’re lonesome tonight
You know someone said that the world’s a stage and each of us must play a part
Fate had me playing in love with you as my sweetheart
Act one was where we met
I loved you at first glance
You read your lines so cleverly and never missed a cue
Then came act two, you seemed to change, you acted strange
And why I’ve never known
Honey, you lied when you said you loved me
And I had no cause to doubt you
But I’d rather go on hearing your lies
Than to go on living without you
Now the stage is bare and I’m standing there
With emptiness all around
And if you won’t come back to me
Then they can bring the curtain down
Is your heart filled with pain
Shall I come back again?
Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?