Don’t Be Cruel Guitar Chords
“Don’t Be Cruel” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley that was written by Otis Blackwell in 1956. It was released as the B-side of the single “Hound Dog” in January 1957, but quickly became the A-side due to its popularity. The song was a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, and selling over six million copies by 1961.
Don’t Be Cruel Chords
You [D] know I can be found,
sitting home all alone,
If [G] you cant come around,
at [D] least please telephone.
Dont be [Em] cruel [A]
to a heart thats [D] true.
[D] Baby if I made you mad
for something I might have said,
[G] Please lets forget the past,
the [D] future looks bright ahead,
Dont be [Em] cruel [A]
to a heart thats [D] true.
I dont [G] want no other [A] love,
[G] baby its just [A] you Im thinking [D] of.
[D] Dont stop thinking of me,
dont make me feel this way,
Come [G] on over here and love me,
you [D] know what I want you to say.
Dont be [Em] cruel [A]
to a heart thats [D] true.
Why [G] should we be a [A] part?
I [G] really love you [A] baby
cross my [D] heart.
Lets [D] walk up to the preacher
and let us say I do,
[G] Then youll know you have me,
and Ill [D] know Ill have you too,
Dont be [Em] cruel [A]
to a heart thats [D] true.
I dont [G] want no other [A] love,
[G] Baby its just [A] you Im thinking [D] of.
Dont be [Em] cruel [A]
to a heart thats [D] true.
Dont be [Em] cruel [A]
to a heart thats [D] true.
I dont [G] want no other [A] love,
[G] baby its just [A] you Im thinking [D] of.
Don’t Be Cruel Song Details
- Released: January 6, 1957
- Written by: Otis Blackwell
- Produced by: Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
- Label: RCA Victor
- Genre: Rock and roll, doo-wop
- B-side: “Hound Dog”
“Don’t Be Cruel” is a driving rock and roll song with a strong doo-wop influence. The lyrics tell the story of a man pleading with his lover not to be cruel to him. The song is notable for its use of Presley’s signature hiccups, which added to its raw and emotional appeal.
“Don’t Be Cruel” was a critical and commercial success. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002 and was ranked number 197 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
“Don’t Be Cruel” is one of Elvis Presley’s most iconic songs. It is still popular today and has been covered by many artists, including The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, and Bob Dylan.
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