I Need You So Lyrics
Elvis Presley
Lyrics
I need you so
To keep me happy
If I can't have you
I cannot go on
I need your arms
Around me tightly
Yes, I miss them nightly
When you're not at home
When the day is done
I miss you so
I lie and wait
To hear you knock on the door
When you leave me
I try not to worry
Come back in a hurry
'cause I need you so
When the day is done
I miss you so
I lie and wait
To hear you knock on the door
When you leave me
I try not to worry
Come back in a hurry
'cause I need you so
Song & Lyrics Facts
Elvis Presley's song "I Need You So" was released in 1956 as a single and later included on the album Elvis. The song was written by Ivory Joe Hunter, with additional lyrics by Otis Blackwell.
It was produced by Steve Sholes and recorded at RCA’s Nashville studio, featuring Scotty Moore (guitar), Bill Black (bass), D.J. Fontana (drums) and Dudley Brooks (piano). The lyrics of this heartfelt ballad focus on the singer's longing for his beloved, expressing how he needs her to be happy. With its simple but powerful melody and heartbreakingly honest words, it is no surprise that "I Need You So" has become one of Elvis' most popular songs.