About The Song
“Don’t Be Cruel” is a rock and roll song written by Otis Blackwell and recorded by Elvis Presley. It was released as a double-A-side single with “Hound Dog” in July 1956 and became a number-one hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. The song was later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002 and was ranked number 197 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The song is about a man pleading with his woman to not be cruel to him. He tells her that he loves her very much and that he will do anything for her. The song is also notable for its catchy melody and Elvis’s powerful vocals.
“Don’t Be Cruel” is a classic rock and roll song that has been covered by many artists, including Bobby Darin, The Beatles, and The Beach Boys. It is a timeless song that continues to be popular today.
Lyrics
You know I can be found,
Sitting home all alone,
If you can’t come around,
At least please telephone.
Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true.Baby, if I made you mad
For something I might have said,
Please, let’s forget my past,
The future looks bright ahead,
Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true.
I don’t want no other love,
Baby it’s just you I’m thinking of.
Don’t stop thinking of me,
Don’t make me feel this way,
Come on over here and love me,
You know what I want you to say.
Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true.
Why should we be apart?
I really love you baby, cross my heart.
Let’s walk up to the preacher
And let us say I do,
Then you’ll know you’ll have me,
And I’ll know that I’ll have you,
Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true.
I don’t want no other love,
Baby it’s just you I’m thinking of.
Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true.
Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true.
I don’t want no other love,
Baby it’s just you I’m thinking of.
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