If You Talk in Your Sleep

Elvis Presley

About If You Talk in Your Sleep

"If You Talk in Your Sleep" is a 1974 Elvis Presley song released as a single and featured on Elvis Presley's 1975 album Promised Land.


Year:
1975
2:26
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I know you're a lonely woman and I love you
But someone else is waiting and he owns you
If he should ever wake up, make sure that your story is straight love
If you talk in your sleep don't mention my name
And if you walk in your sleep forget where you came

Walking every night here in the shadows
So afraid that sometime he may follow
There's always the chance he'll find us
I don't need to remind you

If you talk in your sleep don't mention my name
If you walk in your sleep forget where you came
Love is so much sweeter when it's borrowed
I'll feel a little easier tomorrow

Don't give our secret away, be careful what you say
If you talk in your sleep don't mention my name
If you walk in your sleep forget where you came
Forget where you came, now

Forget where you came
Don't mention my name
Don't mention my name
Forget where you came

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: BOBBY RED WEST, JOHNNY CHRISTOPHER

Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, CARLIN AMERICA INC

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10 facts about this song

Song Genre Classification
"If You Talk in Your Sleep" is categorized under the Rock music genre, combining elements of pop and gospel music as well.
Album Information
The song is a part of Elvis Presley's album "Promised Land", which was released in 1975.
Chart Performance
The song did well on the charts. It peaked at number 6 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary Chart and at number 17 on Billboard's Hot 100.
Recording Facts
Elvis Presley recorded "If You Talk in Your Sleep" on December 11–12, 1973 at the Stax Studio in Memphis.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics speak about someone's guilty conscience, in which the person worries about revealing secrets in their sleep.
Songwriters Information
The song was co-written by Presley's regular songwriters, Red West and Johnny Christopher.
Recorded Version
There is a recorded version featured in the box set "Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential '70s Masters," released in 1995.
Promised Land Album
The "Promised Land" album, which features "If You Talk in Your Sleep", was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1975.
Backup Vocals
The Sweet Inspirations, Presley's long-time backup vocal group, provided the background vocals for "If You Talk in Your Sleep".
Variations in Genre
Though classified under the rock genre, the song also features heavy Gospel influence – a common attribute of much of Presley's music.

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