Elvis Presley - If You Love Me (Let Me Know) - 19 August 1974 Opening Show  - First Live Performance - YouTube

About The Song

Elvis Presley’s “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” was released in 1974 as part of his album of the same name. The song is an emotional rollercoaster, filled with passion and vulnerability, showcasing Presley’s ability to connect with his audience on a deep emotional level. Here are some fascinating facts about the song and the artist:

  1. Inspired by His Personal Life: Elvis Presley’s performance of “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” was deeply personal. He was inspired by the complexities of love and the uncertainties that often come with it. This emotional resonance can be heard in every note.
  2. Commercial Success: The song achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the Billboard Country Singles chart and earning a spot in the hearts of Elvis’s fans worldwide. It remains a fan favorite to this day.
  3. Powerful Lyrics: The lyrics of the song explore the vulnerability of a person who yearns for a clear declaration of love. Lines like “If you love me, let me know” convey the desperation and longing of someone seeking reassurance in a relationship.
  4. Album Title Track: “If You Love Me (Let Me Know)” also served as the title track for Elvis’s 1974 album. This album marked a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

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“If You Love Me (Let Me Know)”

You came when I was happy in your sunshine
I grew to love you more each passing day
Before too long I’d filled my world around you
Yeah and I prayed you loved enough of me to stay

If you love me let me know
If you don’t let me go
I can’t take another minute of the day without you near
If you love me let it be
If you don’t set me free
Take the chains away that keep me loving you

The arms that open wide to hold me closer
The hands that run their fingers through my hair
The smile that says hello it’s good to see you
Any time I turn around and find you there

It’s this and so much more that makes me love you
What else can I do to make you see
You know you’ll have whatever’s mine to give you
Yeah but a love affair for one it can never be

If you love me let me know
If you don’t let me go
I can’t take another minute of the day without you near
If you love me let it be
If you don’t set me free
Take the chains away that keep me loving you

Take the chains away that keep me loving you