About The Song
“I’ll Hold You in My Heart” is a heartfelt country ballad by Elvis Presley that reflects themes of love, longing, and separation. Released in 1969 on the “From Elvis in Memphis” album, the song showcases Presley’s emotive vocal delivery and his ability to convey the emotions embedded in the lyrics.
Facts:
- Eddy Arnold Cover: “I’ll Hold You in My Heart” is a cover of a song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1947. Elvis Presley’s rendition brought a contemporary touch to the classic, infusing it with his distinct style and vocal interpretation.
- Album and Recording Location: The song is featured on Elvis Presley’s 1969 album “From Elvis in Memphis.” The album was a significant part of Presley’s return to recording in Memphis and marked a departure from the soundtrack albums he had been producing in the previous years.
- Country Influence: Despite being known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” Elvis Presley had a deep connection with country music throughout his career. “I’ll Hold You in My Heart” is a testament to his versatility, as he effortlessly navigated various musical genres, including country.
- Chart Performance: While “I’ll Hold You in My Heart” wasn’t released as a single, the “From Elvis in Memphis” album performed well on the charts, reaching No. 13 on the Billboard 200. The song contributed to the critical and commercial success of the album.
- Musical Arrangement: The song features a traditional country arrangement with acoustic guitars and a gentle tempo. Elvis’s sincere and emotional delivery adds depth to the lyrics, creating a poignant and memorable ballad that resonates with listeners.
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Lyrics
I said I’d hold, I said I’d hold,
I said I’d hold you in my heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Like you’ve never been held before
Well I’ll think of you each day and then I’ll dream the night away
Oh, ’till you are in my arms once moreThe stars up in the sky, you know they know the reason why
I feel so blue ’cause I’m away from you
Yeah I’ll hold you in my heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Oh darling please wait for meYou know the stars up in the sky, you know they know the reason why
I feel so blue ’cause I’m away, I’m away from you
Yeah I’ll hold you in my heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Oh darling please wait for meThe stars up in the sky you know they know the reason why
I feel so blue ’cause I’m away, I’m away, I’m away, I’m away from you
I said, I said I’d hold you in my heart, heart, heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Oh darling please wait for meThe stars up in the sky, you know they know the reason why
I, I feel so blue ’cause I’m away, I’m away from you
Yeah, I’ll hold you in my heart ’till I can hold you in my arms
Oh darling please wait for me