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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DE7A7D Love me tender, love me sweet, never let me go. DE7A7D You have made my life complete, and I love you so.
DF#7BmD7GGmD Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfill. DB7E7A7D For my darlin' I love you, and I always will.
DE7A7D Love me tender, love me long, take me to your heart. DE7A7D For it's there that I belong, and we'll never part.
DF#7BmD7GGmD Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfill. DB7E7A7D For my darlin' I love you, and I always will.
DE7A7D Love me tender, love me dear, tell me you are mine. DE7A7D I'll be yours through all the years, till the end of time.
DF#7BmD7GGmD Love me tender, love me true, all my dreams fulfill. / / DB7E7A7D For my darlin' I love you, and I always will. e ------5-5 2--------