You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

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About You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" (originally a 1965 Italian song, '"Io che non vivo (senza te)", by Pino Donaggio and Vito Pallavicini) is a 1966 hit recorded by English singer Dusty Springfield that proved to be her most successful single, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The song subsequently charted in the UK via remakes by Elvis Presley (No. 9/1971), Guys 'n' Dolls (No. 5/1976) and Denise Welch (No. 23/1995). Presley's version, released in 1970, also reached No. 11 in the United States. "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" was also a Top Ten hit in Ireland for Red Hurley (No. 5/1978), in Italy for Wall Street Crash (No. 6/1983), and - as "En koskaan" - in Finland for Kristina Hautala (No. 6/1966).  


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When I said, I needed you
You said you would always stay
It wasn't me who changed, but you
And now you've gone away

But don't you know that now you're gone
And I'm left here on my own
Now I have to follow you
And beg you to come home

You don't have to say you love me
Just be close at hand
You don't have to stay forever
I will understand
Believe me
Believe me
I can't help but love you
But believe me I'll never tie you down

Left alone with just a memory
Life seems dead and so unreal
All that's left is loneliness 
There's nothing left to feel

You don't have to say you love me just be close at hand
You don't have to stay forever
I will understand 
Believe me
Oh believe me
Oh you don't have to say you love me just be close at hand
You don't have to stay forever
I will understand
Believe me
Believe me
Believe me

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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: Giuseppe Donaggio, Simon Napier-Bell, Vito Pallavicini, Vicki Heather Wickham

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd

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6 facts about this song

Song Creation
"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" was originally an Italian song titled "Io che non vivo (senza te)" which translates to "I who can't live (without you)".
Dusty Springfield Version
Dusty Springfield heard "Io che non vivo (senza te)" at the Sanremo Music Festival and decided to release an English version of the song. - She reportedly wrote the English lyrics in a taxi on her way to recording the song. - Dusty Springfield's version of "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart in 1966.
Elvis Presley Version
Elvis Presley covered "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" in 1970, four years after Dusty Springfield's version. - Presley's version was a major hit, reaching #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Easy Listening chart.
Song Impact
The song has had a significant impact and has been covered by many artists around the world, including Elvis Presley, Cher, and Neil Diamond.
Pop Culture
The song was featured in the 1995 film "Casino" starring Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone. - It also had a significant spot in the narrative of "Only Yesterday," a 1991 Japanese animated drama film.
Lyric Misconception
Despite being widely considered as a love song, the lyrics of "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" communicate a sense of despair and loneliness, rather than romantic love.

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