If You Don't Come Back
Elvis Presley · Raised On Rock
(what did the poor boy find)
Well the car was gone and you were gone
And I almost lost my mind.
If you donÂ’t come back (if you donÂ’t come back)
Yeah! if you donÂ’t come back today (if you donÂ’t come back today)
You can call up the people at the crazy house
And take this crazy man away
(he threw himself off a gas stone wall)
(he tore his clothes out the door)
I ran out on the street in my stockinged feet
Tell the police IÂ’ve been robbed
If you donÂ’t come back (if you donÂ’t come back)
Mmm if you donÂ’t come back today (if you donÂ’t come back today)
Well you can call up the people at the crazy house
And take this crazy man away
Mrs. brownÂ’s been talking about me
To the people across the street
She said (said (I cooked that boy a pot full of stew,
But the poor thing just wonÂ’t eat).)
If you donÂ’t come back (if you donÂ’t come back)
Yeah! if you donÂ’t come back today (if you donÂ’t come back today)
You can call up the people at the crazy house
And take this crazy man away
If You Don't Come Back
Elvis Presley's 'If You Don't Come Back' stands as a poignant example of his mid-1960s rock and roll repertoire, captured on the album 'Raised On Rock.' The track showcases his vocal versatility, blending the raw energy of rock with the emotional depth characteristic of his later period. Released during a time when Elvis was navigating the transition from rock and roll to more mature, soul-influenced sounds, the song reflects the themes of longing and uncertainty prevalent in his work of the era. As part of his extensive discography, this recording contributes to his legacy as a pivotal figure in American music history, demonstrating his ability to adapt his style while maintaining his signature charisma and emotional connection with listeners.