When He Walks On You (Like You Have Walked On Me)
Jerry Lee Lewis · Mercury Smashes...And Rockin' Sessions [2000]
A trembling in your knees
When time has changed
The fashions of his dreams
Then you'll grow weak from holding on
The love that wants to leave
When he walks on you
Like you have walked on me
When you wake up without him
Please remember
A faithful heart of your old
Used-to-be
With happy tears and open arms
I'll welcome you sweetheart
When he walks on you
Like you have walked on me
When you wake up without him
When he walks on you
Like you have walked on me
When He Walks On You (Like You Have Walked On Me)
Jerry Lee Lewis delivers a blistering performance of this heartbreak ballad on the Mercury Smashes...And Rockin' Sessions album. As a defining figure of rock and roll, Lewis brought his signature intensity to the song, transforming a traditional country lament into a raw expression of betrayal. The track exemplifies his ability to blend gospel fervor with rock energy, creating a recording that remains a staple of his discography. Released in the early 1950s, the song captures the turbulent emotions of a relationship gone wrong, showcasing Lewis's vocal power and his role in popularizing the electric guitar in popular music. This recording stands as a testament to his influence on the genre and his enduring legacy as a performer who could make any song sing.