About the song
Elvis Presley’s iconic voice has captivated audiences for generations, and his song “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” remains one of his most enduring classics. Released in 1958, this heartbreaking ballad showcases Presley’s emotional depth and vocal range, solidifying his status as a musical legend.
The song’s haunting melody and poignant lyrics immediately draw the listener in. Presley’s voice is filled with a raw vulnerability as he expresses the depths of his loneliness. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man consumed by sorrow and longing, unable to find solace in anything but his own misery.
Presley’s performance on “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” is both heartbreaking and beautiful. His voice is filled with emotion, and his phrasing is impeccable. The backing musicians provide a sympathetic accompaniment, creating a melancholic atmosphere that perfectly complements the song’s theme.
The song’s bridge features a memorable guitar solo that adds a touch of bluesy melancholy to the arrangement. Presley’s vocals soar during this section, reaching a powerful climax that leaves a lasting impression.
“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” has become a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today. Its haunting melody, poignant lyrics, and Presley’s emotionally charged performance have ensured its enduring popularity. The song’s themes of love, loss, and loneliness are as relevant now as they were when it was first released. Elvis Presley’s iconic rendition of this heartbreaking ballad is a testament to his enduring legacy and his ability to connect with listeners on a deep emotional level.
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Lyrics
I said see, see see rider
Oh, see what you have done (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said see (see, see rider) see see rider (see, see rider)
Oh, see, (see, see rider) what you have done
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh girl, you made me love you
Now, now, now, your loving man has gone
(See see rider) Girl what’d I say (see see rider)
Well, I’m going away, baby
And I won’t be back till fall
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
And I’m going away baby
And I won’t be back till fall
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Well, if I find me a good girl
I won’t, I won’t, I won’t be back at all
Girl what’d I say
I said see, (see see rider)
See, see rider (see see rider)
Oh, see (see see rider) what you have done
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said see (see see rider) see, see rider (see see rider)
Oh, see, (see see rider) what you have done
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh girl, you made me love you
Now, now, now, your loving man has gone
Play it JB, (see, see rider) (see, see rider)
Whoo, hear what I say
I said see (see, see rider) see, see rider (see, see rider)
Oh see, (see, see rider) what you have done (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
I said see (see see rider) see see rider (see, see rider)
Oh see, (see, see rider) what you have done (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh girl, you made me love you
Now, now, now, your loving man has gone
Well what I say
Now I said see, (see, see rider) see see rider (see, see rider)
I said see, (see, see rider) see, see rider (see, see rider)
I said see, (see, see rider) see, see rider (see, see rider)
I said see, (see, see rider) see see rider (see, see rider)
I said see, (see, see rider) see see rider (see, see rider)
I said see, (see, see rider) see see rider (see, see rider)
I said see, (see, see rider) see see rider (see, see rider)
I said see, (see, see rider)