Help Me Make It Through the Night
Elvis Presley · Elvis Now
Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose, let it fall
Lay it soft against my skin
Like the shadow on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early morning light
All IÂ’m taking is your time
Help me make it through the night
I donÂ’t care whatÂ’s right or wrong
I wonÂ’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Â’cause tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrowÂ’s out of sight
And itÂ’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I donÂ’t care whatÂ’s right or wrong
I wonÂ’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Â’cause tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrowÂ’s out of sight
And itÂ’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I donÂ’t want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Shake it loose, let it fall
Lay it soft against my skin
Like the shadow on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early morning light
All IÂ’m taking is your time
Help me make it through the night
I donÂ’t care whatÂ’s right or wrong
I wonÂ’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Â’cause tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrowÂ’s out of sight
And itÂ’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I donÂ’t care whatÂ’s right or wrong
I wonÂ’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Â’cause tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrowÂ’s out of sight
And itÂ’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I donÂ’t want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Help Me Make It Through the Night
Elvis Presley's "Help Me Make It Through the Night" stands as a quintessential example of his mid-1960s pop balladry, showcasing his vocal versatility beyond rock and roll. Recorded for the album Elvis Now, the track exemplifies the smooth, romantic style that defined his later career, blending R&B influences with polished production. The song reflects a period where Presley focused on sophisticated arrangements and emotional depth, appealing to a broader audience while maintaining his signature charisma. As a staple of his discography, it remains a defining recording that highlights his ability to convey intimacy and vulnerability through melody and voice, cementing his status as a timeless icon of American music.