If You Think I Don't Need You
Elvis Presley · Viva Las Vegas/Roustabout
Then take a look in my eyes
Maybe these ainÂ’t raindrops
Falling out of the sky
Since you been gone
IÂ’ve been so alone
If you think I donÂ’t need you
Then baby youÂ’re wrong
If you think I donÂ’t love you
What could I do to prove to you baby
My love is true
I sing the same old song
Since youÂ’ve been gone
If you think I donÂ’t love you
Then baby youÂ’re wrong
My life ainÂ’t been the same since you left me
I ainÂ’t had a wink of sleep in seven days
I donÂ’t know what to do IÂ’m going crazy
I just walk the floor at night and call your name
If you think I donÂ’t do right
IÂ’ll change my ways
IÂ’ll do like you want me to, IÂ’ll be your slave
Since you been gone
IÂ’ve been so alone
If you think I donÂ’t need you
Well baby youÂ’re wrong
If you think I donÂ’t do right
IÂ’ll change my ways
IÂ’ll do like you want me to, IÂ’ll be your slave
Since you been gone
IÂ’ve been so alone
If you think I donÂ’t need you
Well baby youÂ’re wrong
Well baby youÂ’re wrong
Well baby youÂ’re wrong
If You Think I Don't Need You
Released on the 1964 album Viva Las Vegas/Roustabout, this track exemplifies Elvis Presley's mastery of rock and roll and doo-wop harmonies. The song features a distinctive vocal performance that blends his signature grit with smooth, soulful delivery, characteristic of his work during the mid-1960s. As part of a collection of upbeat, dance-oriented tracks, the recording showcases Presley's ability to navigate complex rhythmic structures while maintaining emotional depth. The composition reflects the era's shift toward more sophisticated pop arrangements, distinguishing it from his earlier, simpler rock and roll hits. Its enduring appeal lies in its catchy melody and Presley's charismatic vocal interpretation, cementing its place in his discography of classic rock and roll standards.