Jerry Lee Lewis

Songwriter: Dorsey Burnette

Producer: Sam Phillips (Producer)

As long as I live
Baby, I'm gonna give you all of my heart
We can't be apart as long as I live
Yes, I'm gonna give you all of the stars above that shine
Just give me just a little more time
Then I'm gonna make this whole world your's and mine
As long as I live

Baby, I wanna see you give your love
To nobody but me as long as I live
Yes, I wanna be your one desire
That kissed the flame burning in your heart like fire

Yes, I wanna be your one desire
Yes, I wanna be your one desire
Yes, I wanna be your lips' desire
Well, you gotta be here when the sun goes down

Oh, yeah and when I call your name
Pretty baby, don't let me down
As long as I live
Baby, I'm gonna give you all of my heart
We can't be apart as long as I live

Yes, I'm gonna give you all of the stars above that shine
Honey, just give me just a little more time
Then, I'm gonna make this whole world your's and mine
Yes, I'm gonna make this whole world your's and mine

Jerry Lee Lewis was a leading figure in the popularization of rock & roll during the 1950s. He was first signed to Sun Records in 1956 where he was labelmates with Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, and other early rock artists. Of those musicians, however, he was the only piano player and combined with his heavy-handed playing style, sexually suggestive lyrics, and provocative stage antics he came to epitomize the rebelliousness of the genre.

He rose to international fame for his 1957 versions of the songs “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.”

Lewis' popularity rapidly tumbled, however, when in 1958, when at the age of 22, he married his 13-year-old cousin. Though this scandal continued to tarnish his image, Lewis never retired from music. As of October 2015, he continues to perform live.

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