“Can I Sleep in Your Arms” was written by Seely’s one-time husband Hank Cochran. It is now probably best known from the tender interpretation Willie Nelson included on Red Headed Stranger
Jeanie Seely and Hank Cochran
Don't know why, but the one I love left me
Left me lonely an' cold an' so weak
And I need someone's arms to hold me
Till I'm strong enough to get back on my feet
Can I sleep in your arms, tonight, mister?
It's so cold lyin' here all alone
An' I have no hold to hold on you
An', I assure you, I'll do you no wrong
I haven't smiled since he left me
'Cause a smile somehow seems out of place
And I just need two lips to kiss me
Then I can smile again and I can show my face
Can I sleep in your arms, tonight, mister?
It's so cold lyin' here all alone
And I have no hold to hold on you
I assure you, I'll do you no wrong
Can I Sleep in Your Arms was written by Hank Cochran.
Jeannie-seely released Can I Sleep in Your Arms on Sat Jul 07 1973.