Love Me Tender is a song made famous by Elvis Presley. The melody was originally from the Civil War song Aura Lee. The lyrics for Love Me Tender were written by Ken Darby, who credited his wife Vera Matson and Elvis Presley as co-authors. The song was released in 1956 and was a major hit, being particularly significant as it was performed by Elvis himself at the end of his debut movie, Love Me Tender.
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Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go.
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You have made my life complete, and I love you so.
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Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfill.
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For my darlin' I love you, and I always will.
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Love me tender, love me long, take me to your heart.
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For it's there that I belong, and we'll never part.
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For my darlin' I love you, and I always will.
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Love me tender, love me dear, tell me you are mine.
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I'll be yours through all the years, till the end of time.
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