About the song
Few performances in the vast and legendary catalog of **Elvis Presley** resonate with such raw humility and spiritual vulnerability as **Elvis Presley – Why Me Lord “1974”**. Originally written and recorded by country gospel artist Kris Kristofferson, “Why Me Lord” found new life—and new emotional depth—when interpreted by the King of Rock and Roll during his 1970s concert years. While Elvis is often remembered for his electrifying stage presence, his hip-shaking rock anthems, and cinematic charisma, songs like this one showcase another vital side of his artistry: his deep and enduring connection to gospel music and spiritual reflection.
**Elvis Presley – Why Me Lord “1974”** was performed live during his Las Vegas shows, and it became a powerful moment of grace amid the glitz. The arrangement was simple, the delivery heartfelt. Elvis often introduced the song by giving the spotlight to his longtime backing singer and friend, J.D. Sumner, whose rich bass vocals added depth and solemnity to the performance. But what made Elvis’s rendition so powerful wasn’t just the technical beauty—it was the sincerity in his voice. As he sang lines like *“Why me, Lord? What have I ever done to deserve even one of the pleasures I’ve known?”*, audiences could feel the weight of introspection, gratitude, and perhaps even regret.
This song, delivered in **1974**, came during a period when Elvis’s health and personal struggles were beginning to show more publicly. In this light, his choice to perform “Why Me Lord” felt more than musical—it felt confessional. It was as though Elvis was not only singing to the crowd, but also searching his own soul, grappling with fame, faith, and his place in the world. For older listeners, especially those who grew up during Elvis’s rise, the performance is moving not because of spectacle, but because of its authenticity.
In revisiting **Elvis Presley – Why Me Lord “1974”**, we don’t just hear a song. We hear a man still seeking, still wrestling with the meaning behind his extraordinary life, still turning to music as a way of understanding something greater than himself. It is a reminder that even legends look upward and ask questions that are timeless, human, and deeply personal.
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Lyrics
To deserve even one of the pleasures i’ve known
Tell me lord what did i ever do to deserve loving you
And the kindness you’ve shown)Lord heavenly jesus i praise him
So help me jesus i know what i am
Now that i know that i needed you so
Help me jesus, my soul’s in your hands(try me lord, if you think there’s a way i can ever repay
All i’ve taken from you
Forgive lord i can show someone else
What i’ve been through myself
On my way back to you)Lord heavenly jesus i praise him
So help me jesus i know what i am, oh yes!
Now that i know that i needed you so
Help me jesus my soul’s in your hands
Jesus my soul’s in your hands
