About The Song
“Anything That’s Part of You” is a 1961 song recorded by Elvis Presley, accompanied by The Jordanaires and written by Don Robertson. It was released as the B-side of the no. 1 hit “Good Luck Charm” on February 27, 1962, reaching #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song was published by Gladys Music, Inc., Presley’s publishing company.
“Anything That’s Part of You” is a mid-tempo ballad with a strong melodic hook. The lyrics are about a man who is desperately trying to hold on to his lover. He sings about how he memorizes the notes she sends him, and how he seems to search the whole day through for anything that’s part of her. The song is a classic example of Presley’s ability to convey emotion through his singing.
“Anything That’s Part of You” was a minor hit for Presley, but it has since become one of his most popular and beloved songs. It has been covered by numerous artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison. The song was also featured in the 1993 film “Honeymoon in Vegas”.
Lyrics
I memorize the note you sent
Go all the places that we went
I seem to search the whole day through
For anything that's part of you
I kept a ribbon from your hair
A breath of perfume lingers there
It helps to cheer me when I'm blue
Anything that's part of you
Oh, how it hurts to miss you so
When I know you don't love me anymore
To go on needing you
Knowing you don't need me
No reason left for me to live
What can I take, what can I give
When I'd give all of someone new
For anything that's part of you