Jerry Lee Lewis

Songwriter: Bill Justis Charlie Rich

Producer: Shelby Singleton Jr.

It hurts me so
To see you in that state you're in
With a tear on your chin
Tell me please what have I done

It hurts me so
To see you sitting by yourself
With your head in your hands
Tell me did I do you wrong

I wanna know
If I can say I'm sorry
Stop crying
Baby please don't worry
When I listen to your story
I'll softly dry your tears

It hurts me so
To hear you crying in your sleep
Tell me what do you keep
Down inside I wanna know

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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