Elvis Presley – Words

About The Song

“Words” is a song written by Barry Gibb and originally recorded by the Bee Gees in 1968. Elvis Presley covered the song and released it as a single in January 1972. Here are some key details about Elvis’s version of “Words”:

It was recorded in September 1971 at RCA’s Studio B in Nashville. The song was produced by Felton Jarvis.

“Words” was the B-side to Elvis’s hit single “I’m Leavin’” and it reached #16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Elvis sings the ballad backed by piano, strings, and backing vocals. His emotive performance showcases his voice and interpretive skills.

The lyrics express the frustration of not being able to find the right words to convince someone to stay in a relationship: “It’s only words, and words are all I have / To take your heart away.”

“Words” was included on Elvis’s 1972 album Elvis Now, as well as later compilation albums like Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances.

Elvis performed the song during his concert tours in 1972 and 1973. It was a regular part of his live repertoire in the 1970s.

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Lyric

Let’s sing along with the lyrics!

Smile an everlasting smile
A smile could bring you near to me
Don’t ever let me find you’re gone
‘Cause that could bring a tear to me

This world has lost its glory
Let’s start a brand new story now my love
Right now there’ll be no other time
And I can show you all my love

Talk in everlasting words
And dedicate them all to me
(And dedicate them all to me)
And I will give you all my life
It’s here if you should call to me
(Here if you should call to me)

You think that I don’t even mean
A single word I say
It’s only words and words are all I have
To take your heart away

You think that I don’t even mean
A single word I say
It’s only words and words are all I have
To steal your heart away
It’s only words and words are all I have
To steal your heart away
It’s only words and words are all I have
To steal your heart away (heart away).