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Do You Know Who I Am

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Words & Music: Bobby Russell
Do you know who I am
Have you have any idea who I am
Yes it's been quite a while
And it's so good to see you again

It's so dark in this place
That I can't see your face
May we leave? Oh I see
Does he know who I am
And what once was between you and me

Do you know how I tried
Have you any idea how I tried
Not to keep you in sight
Do you know darling how much I cried

I remember you said
That you had to forget about me, and be free
Do you know who I am or have you forgot about me

Do you think there's a chance
You and I could start over again
Is there a prayer you still care?
Or has it just been too long and we're through
Well, what about you and him
Oh he's only a friend
Well I see there's still a chance for me

Well maybe some other time, in some other place
With our love in your heart and a smile on your face
You will know who I am
When that time comes you'll know who I am
You will know who I am
When that time comes you'll know who I am
You will know who I am
When that time comes you'll know who I am
Recorded: 1969/02/18, first released on Back in Memphis (From Memphis to Vegas)

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Deano1 (profilecontact) wrote on Dec 5, 2009report abuse
One of the really good tracks from The Memphis Sessions in 1969, not that there were many sub par ones. Elvis sings this ballad as if he is living each word and is vocals are perfect. I wouldn't give it five stars, but it would be close (4 1/2 stars).
Steve Morse (profilecontact) wrote on Dec 5, 2009report abuse
"Verse" 2 should read, "May we leave ? - Oh I see".
Later on, should read, "Is there a prayer you still care?".

The master is over-produced and thus the lyrics are not clear. The simplicity of the outtake brings more meaning to (and more clarity of) the lyrics.
Jim Hoff (profilecontact) wrote on Dec 5, 2009report abuse
Yes Elvis - now we finally know who you are when singing material like this with a great producer.
derekd (profilecontact) wrote on Dec 5, 2009report abuse
Great song and well recorded. Such a change from 2 year previous. It was great to be an Elvis fan with our man topping the charts and releasing great albums once again.
Ton Bruins (profilecontact) wrote on Jul 11, 2008report abuse
Isn't that a beautiful song ! Especially the "outtakes"...Great lyrics, great for the voice of our man indeed ! Very underrated song. I place it together with In The Ghetto..
My boy, my boy (profilecontact) wrote on Jul 11, 2008report abuse
Superb melody, beautiful lyrics + Elvis's voice at its prime, what more could anyone ask for !?
Steve V (profilecontact) wrote on Jul 11, 2008report abuse
One of the best ballads of his career! Perfect performance!
Rob Wanders (profilecontact) wrote on Jul 11, 2008report abuse
one of my favourites from 1969.
ronnierogers (profilecontact) wrote on Apr 24, 2008report abuse
Great little know song. Yea, his voice is great on this one.
old shep (profilecontact) wrote on Apr 22, 2008report abuse
A great song from the Memphis sessions, Elvis was in great voice for this one.

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