Love Song of the Year
Elvis Presley · Promised Land
I used to laugh when I should cry
I used to let these feelings pass me by
But now that I believe them
I got no-one to leave them to me
You see I traded love for what I thought must be free
So I confess my loneliness
And I guess IÂ’ve lost the best of the year
That I have lost it through my fingers like a golden breath of air
If I cared I wouldnÂ’t be singing this love song of the year
I know the time cannot erase the days
Love is past and IÂ’ve gone away
From now on IÂ’ll make it very clear
CosÂ’ I donÂ’t want to write
Another love song of the year
ItÂ’s a lonely song and not too clear
But to me itÂ’s very dear
I guess this song can only be
My feelings went out in the sea of love
To me this has got to be the love song of the year
I know the time cannot erase the days
Love is past and IÂ’ve gone away
From now on IÂ’ll make it very clear
CosÂ’ I donÂ’t want to write
Another love song of the year
I used to laugh I used to cry
I used to laugh, these feelings passed me by
From now on IÂ’ll make it very clear cosÂ’ I donÂ’t want to write
Another love song of the year
I used to let these feelings pass me by
But now that I believe them
I got no-one to leave them to me
You see I traded love for what I thought must be free
So I confess my loneliness
And I guess IÂ’ve lost the best of the year
That I have lost it through my fingers like a golden breath of air
If I cared I wouldnÂ’t be singing this love song of the year
I know the time cannot erase the days
Love is past and IÂ’ve gone away
From now on IÂ’ll make it very clear
CosÂ’ I donÂ’t want to write
Another love song of the year
ItÂ’s a lonely song and not too clear
But to me itÂ’s very dear
I guess this song can only be
My feelings went out in the sea of love
To me this has got to be the love song of the year
I know the time cannot erase the days
Love is past and IÂ’ve gone away
From now on IÂ’ll make it very clear
CosÂ’ I donÂ’t want to write
Another love song of the year
I used to laugh I used to cry
I used to laugh, these feelings passed me by
From now on IÂ’ll make it very clear cosÂ’ I donÂ’t want to write
Another love song of the year
Love Song of the Year
Elvis Presley's 'Love Song of the Year' stands as a poignant song on the *Promised Land* album, showcasing his enduring ability to blend rock and roll energy with tender balladry. Recorded during the mid-1960s, the track exemplifies the artist's versatility, capturing a moment of quiet intimacy amidst his broader musical output. The song reflects the era's shift toward more emotional depth in rock music, utilizing Presley's signature vocal range to convey a narrative of romantic devotion. As part of his extensive discography, this recording highlights his capacity to deliver both commercial appeal and genuine artistic expression, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in popular music history.