About the Song
In the heartwarming and soul-stirring “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, delivers an emotional rendition that tugs at the strings of the listener’s heart. This poignant song, originally written and recorded by country music legend Hank Williams, takes on new life in Elvis’s capable hands.
Did You Know?
Elvis Presley’s performance of “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” during the Aloha from Hawaii Rehearsal Concert on January 12, 1973, is a testament to his versatility as an artist. While primarily known for rock ‘n’ roll, Elvis’s ability to convey deep emotions through country classics like this one showcases his immense talent.
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Lyrics
Awful pretty song
I think one of the prettiest things that I ever had the pleasure of comin’ up with I’m So Lonesome, I Could CryHear that lonesome whippoorwill
He sounds too blue to fly The midnight train is whining low I’m so lonesome, I could cryI’ve never seen a night so long
And time goes crawling by The moon just went behind the clouds To hide its face and cryDid you ever see a robin weep
When leaves begin to die? Like me, he’s lost the will to live I’m so lonesome, I could cryThe silence of a falling star
Lights up a purple sky And as I wonder where you are I’m so lonesome, I could cryThat’s a good one
It’s a lonesome song, ain’t it? Ain’t that lonesome, woo Now you can’t get any much lonesome right, can you? Want to whip a will so lonesome it can’t fly He done got lonesome, man He needs some company, bad