About the song
Background
“It’s a Sin” was written by Zeb Turner and Fred Rose. It was first released in 1947 by Eddy Arnold, and it quickly became a hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Patsy Cline, Hank Williams Jr., and Elvis Presley.
Themes
The song is about the guilt and regret that the singer feels for his sins. He sings about how he has let his loved ones down and how he knows that he is going to hell. The song is a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of seeking forgiveness.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- It is in the key of C major.
- The tempo is 40 beats per minute.
- The song has a simple, straightforward melody that is easy to sing along to.
- The lyrics are full of emotion and sincerity.
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Lyrics
It’s a sin, my darling, how I love you
Because I know our love can never be
It’s a sin to keep this mem’ry of you
When silence proves that you’ve forgotten me
The dream I built for us has tumbled
Each promise broken like my heart
It’s a sin, my darling, how I love you
So much in love and yet so far apart
It’s a sin to hide behind this heartache
To make-believe that I’ve found someone new
It’s a sin to say that I don’t miss you
When people know I’m still in love with you
I’m sure you’re happy with another
Who shares the love I couldn’t win
Why pretend that I can’t live without you
When deep inside, I know that it’s a sin