Can I Sleep in Your Arms
Willie Nelson
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Can I sleep in your arms, tonight, lady? It's so cold lyin' here all alone. An' I have no hold to hold on you. An', I assure you, I'll do you no wrong. Don't know why, but the one I love left me. Left me lonely an' cold an' so weak. And I need someone's arms to hold me. Till I'm strong enough to get back on my feet. Can I sleep in your arms, tonight, lady? It's so cold lyin' here all alone. An' I have no hold to hold on you. An', I assure you, I'll do you no wrong. Can I sleep in your arms, tonight, lady? It's so cold lyin' here all alone. And I have no hold to hold on you. An', I assure you, I'll do you no wrong.
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Written by: HANK COCHRAN
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10 facts about this song
Historical Background"Can I Sleep in Your Arms" was released in 1973 as part of Willie Nelson's concept country music album, "Red Headed Stranger."
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Song OriginThe song was originally recorded and written by country singer Jeannie Seely in 1973.
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Chart PerformanceThough "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" was not released as a single itself, the album "Red Headed Stranger" reached number one on the country and western charts, thanks in part to the success of "Can I Sleep in Your Arms."
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Album AchievementThe album "Red Headed Stranger" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2020, symbolizing its significant long-term value in the music industry.
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Technical DetailsThe song embraces a raw and rustic country sound, underlined by Nelson's signature relaxed, off-beat vocal phrasing.
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Film RelevanceThe song is catalyst to the narrative of the "Red Headed Stranger," a Western tale of love and heartbreak, symbolizing the protagonist's desire for intimacy and solace after losing his wife.
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Inspirational ImpactWillie Nelson's interpretation and inclusion of the song was instrumental in inspiring the distinct “outlaw country” genre of the 1970s.
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LegacyDecades after its release, "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" remains a powerful highlight in Willie Nelson's extensive career, with it forming a critical part of his live show setlists.
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Story TellingWillie Nelson chose "Can I Sleep in Your Arms" to help further the story within "Red Headed Stranger." The song provides emotional depth to the main character, a preacher named Red.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered the song over the years, following Willie Nelson's rendition, due to its enduring popularity within the country music genre.
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