(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Dont' Be Cruel Lyrics
Elvis Presley
Lyrics
Baby let me be,
your lovin' Teddy Bear
Put a chain around my neck,
and lead me anywhere
Oh let me be
Your teddy bear.
I don't wanna be a tiger
Cause tigers play too rough
I don't wanna be a lion
'Cause lions ain't the kind
you love enough.
Just wanna be, your Teddy Bear
Put a chain around my neck
and lead me anywhere
Oh let me be
Your teddy bear.
Song & Lyrics Facts
(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear/Don't Be Cruel is a classic song from Elvis Presley released on July 12, 1957. It was included in his debut album Elvis Presley and was written by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe with the backing of The Jordanaires.
The lyrics are about a man asking his girlfriend to be his teddy bear and not to be cruel to him as he loves her very much. In the song, Presley expresses his desire for his lover to stay faithful and true to him. He sings "Let me be your teddy bear, take me anywhere" and "Don't be cruel to a heart that's true". This song has become one of Presley's signature tunes and remains a popular choice at karaoke bars around the world. The lyrics have been covered by many artists over the years, including Celine Dion and Michael Jackson.