About The Song
“Make the World Go Away” is a country song written by Hank Cochran and published in 1963. It was first recorded by Ray Price, and his version reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. The song has since been covered by many other artists, including Elvis Presley, Dean Martin, and Eddy Arnold.
Presley recorded his version of “Make the World Go Away” on June 7, 1970, at RCA Studio B in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was released on Presley’s album Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old) in July 1970. Presley’s version of the song is considered to be one of the definitive recordings of the song, and it has been praised for his emotional vocals and the song’s lush orchestration.
Presley’s version of “Make the World Go Away” was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number twenty-six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also won Presley a Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1971.
“Make the World Go Away” has become a classic country song, and it has been covered by many other artists over the years. Some notable covers of the song include versions by Eddy Arnold, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton. The song has also been featured in several films and television shows, including The Shawshank Redemption and O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Lyrics
Make the world go away
Get it off my shoulder
Say the things we used to say
And make the world, make it go awayDo you remember when you loved me
Before the world took you away
Well if you do, then forgive me
And make the world, make it go awayMake the world go away
Get it off my shoulder
Say the things we used to say
And make the world, make it go awayNow I’m sorry if I hurt you
Let me make it up to you day by day
And if you will please forgive me
And make the world, make it go awayMake the world go away
Get it off my shoulder
Say the things we used to say
And make the world, make it go away
