Let It Be Me

I bless the day I found you,
I want to stay around you,
And so I beg you,
Let it be me.

Don't take this heaven from one,
If you must cling to someone,
Now and forever,
Let it be me.

Each time we meet love,
I find complete love,
Without your sweet love,What would life be?

So never leave me lonely,
Tell me you love me only,
And that you'll always
Let it be me

(Instrumental Break)

And that you'll always,
Let it be me.

Each time we meet love,
I find complete love,
Without your sweet love,
What would life be?

So never leave me lonely,
Tell me you'll love me only,
And that you'll always,
Let it be me.

Notes

“Let It Be Me” is from the 1955 French song, “Je T’Appartiens,” by Gilbert Becaud. English lyrics by Mann Curtis.

The Everly Brothers used 8 violins and a cello on their recording, one of the first pop songs us use a string section. Their version was recorded in 1959.

“Let It Be Me” has been popular with other artists over the years. It was first recorded by actress Jill Corey in 1957. Also Betty Everett and Jerry Butler, 1964; Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry, 1969; Bob Dylan, 1970; Willie Nelson, 1982; Nina Simone, The Righteous Brothers, Nancy Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Tom Jones.

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