Elvis Presley

Released: June 17, 1969

Songwriter: Johnny Tillotson

Producer: Chips Moman Felton Jarvis

[Verse 1]
I cry myself to sleep each night
Wishing I could hold you tight
Life seems so empty since you went away
And the pillow where you lay your head
Now holds my empty dreams instead
And it keeps right on a-hurting
Since you're gone

[Chorus]
It keeps right on a'hurting every minute of the day
Every hour you're away I feel so lonely
And I can't help it, I don't think I can go on
And it keeps right on a-hurting since you're gone

[Verse 2]
They say a man ain't supposed to cry
But when I see you passing by
My heart breaks down and cries a million tears
The pillow where you lay your head
Now holds my empty dreams instead
And it keeps right on a-hurting since you're gone

[Chorus]
It keeps right on a'hurting every minute of the day
Every hour you're away I feel so lonely
And I can't help it, I don't think I can go on
And it keeps right on a-hurting since you're gone
Yes, it keeps right on a-hurting since you're gone

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American performer that spanned all media—music, film, and historic live concerts—with a vehement passion that earned him the moniker, “The King of Rock and Roll.”

Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi to Gladys and Vernon Presley. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis began to explore the blues scene prevalent in Memphis and the culture it encompassed.

In August 1953, he walked into Sun Records to record a song for his mother’s birthday. Manager of Sun Records Sam Phillips took note of his unique voice and persona, and invited Elvis back to the studio in July 1954, where he ultimately recorded his first true single, “That’s All Right,” with “Blue Moon of Kentucky” as the B-side.

more tracks from the album

From Elvis In Memphis

From the album

From Elvis In Memphis (1969)

Elvis Presley popular songs

It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin’Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

From Elvis In Memphis