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Suspicion – Elvis Presley – 1962

About The Song

“Suspicion” is a song by Elvis Presley released in 1962 as a single with “Something Blue” as its B-side. The song is known for its catchy melody and Presley’s charismatic vocal performance. Here are five facts about “Suspicion”:

  1. Release Date: “Suspicion” was released on March 27, 1962, as a single by RCA Records.
  2. Songwriters: The song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, the prolific songwriting duo responsible for many of Presley’s hits, including “Viva Las Vegas” and “Little Sister.”
  3. Chart Success: “Suspicion” became a commercial success for Elvis Presley, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  4. Cover Versions: The song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Terry Stafford, who released a version in 1964 that also charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
  5. Album Inclusion: “Suspicion” is featured on Elvis Presley’s 1962 album “Pot Luck,” which includes a mix of studio recordings and songs from Presley’s movie soundtracks.

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Lyrics

Every time you kiss me, I’m still not certain that you love me
Every time you hold me, I’m still not certain that you care
Though you keep on saying you really, really, really love me
Do you say the same words to someone else when I’m not there?

torments my heart
(Suspicion) keeps us apart
(Suspicion) why torture me?

Every time you call me and tell me we should meet tomorrow
I can’t help but think that you’re meeting someone else tonight
Why should our romance just keep on causing me such sorrow?
Why am I so doubtful whenever you are out of sight?

torments my heart
(Suspicion) keeps us apart
(Suspicion) why torture me?

Darling, if you love me, I beg you wait a little longer
Wait until I drive all these foolish fears out of my mind
Why can’t our romance just keep on? You know it’s longer
Maybe I’m suspicious ’cause true love is so hard to find

torments my heart
(Suspicion) keeps us apart
(Suspicion) why torture me?