About The Song
Origin of the Song: “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me” is a ballad that originated in Italy as “Io che non vivo (senza te)” by Pino Donaggio in 1965. The English version, which Elvis Presley made famous, was penned by Vicki Wickham and Simon Napier-Bell.
Elvis Presley’s Rendition: Elvis recorded this song in 1970 during his sessions at RCA’s Studio B in Nashville. It was released on his album “That’s the Way It Is” and later featured in the 1970 documentary of the same name.
Chart-Topping Success: Elvis’s version of the song achieved widespread acclaim, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and securing a place in the hearts of his fans worldwide.
Influence on Pop Culture: “You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me” has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Dusty Springfield, who also enjoyed great success with her rendition.
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Lyric
“You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me”
You said you would always stay
It wasn’t me who changed, but you
And now you’ve gone away
Don’t you know that now you’re gone
And I’m left here on my own
Then I have to follow you
And beg you to come home
You don’t have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don’t have to stay forever
I will understand
Believe me, believe me
I can’t help but love you
But believe me,
I’ll never tie you down
Left alone with just a memory
Life seems dead and so unreal
All that’s left is loneliness
There’s nothing left to feel
You don’t have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don’t have to stay forever
I will understand
Believe me, oh, believe me
You don’t have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don’t have to stay forever
I will understand
Believe me, believe me, believe me