I Can't Take It No More

Rick Nelson · The Last Time Around 1970 - 1982 [2010]

(J. Davis / M. McGee)



Hey girl won't you lend me a hand

Talk to me if you can

You don't understand, I can't take it no more

I can't take it no more.



Sometimes when I'm feelin' this way

You make it hard to stay away

It's not easy to say, I can't take it no more

I can't take it no more.



When you're lost in all your dreams

And it seems so hard to please

And things don't work out the way you planned.



Then you look for something new

Someone else to pull you through

Someone to give you a helping hand.



Hey girl I hear your leavin' today

I hope you find what you need someway

There's nothing to say, I can't take it no more

I can't take it no more.



When you're lost in all your dreams

And it seems so hard to please

And things don't work out the way you planned.



Then you look for something new

Someone else to pull you through

Someone to give you a helping hand.



Hey girl won't you lend me a hand

Baby talk to me if you can

You don't understand, I can't take it no more

I can't take it no more.



I can't take it no more.

I can't take it no more...

I Can't Take It No More

Rick Nelson's 1963 recording of "I Can't Take It No More" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, crooning style that defined the early 1960s pop landscape. Released on Decca Records, the track showcases Nelson's signature blend of soulful delivery and polished production, characteristic of his work during his peak years. The song reflects the era's emphasis on romantic ballads and mid-tempo pop, serving as a staple in his discography that highlighted his ability to convey deep emotion through subtle vocal inflections. As part of his broader catalog from the early to mid-1960s, the recording remains a representative piece of his contribution to American pop music, capturing the refined aesthetic of his transition from rock and roll to more mature pop ballads.