Jerry Lee Lewis

Songwriter: Kris Kristofferson

Producer: Jerry Kennedy

Don't look so sad Lord I know it's over
But honey life goes on and this old world will keep on turning
Let's just be glad we had some time to spend together
There's no need to watch the bridges that were burning
Lay your head upon my pillow hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft against the window
And make believe you love me one more time for the good times

I'll get along (yes I will darlin') you'll find another
And I'll be here if you should find you ever need me
Don't say a word about tomorrow or forever
Honey there'll be plenty time enough for sadness when you leave me
Just your head upon my pillow hold your warm and tender body close to mine
Hear the whisper of the raindrops blowing soft Lord against ol' Jerry's window
And I make believe darlin' you love me just one more time for the good times
(Think about that baby for them old good times just one more time)

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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