Ray Charles – Hallelujah I Love Her So

About the song

“Hallelujah I Love Her So” by Ray Charles is a timeless and soulful ode to love that showcases Charles’ incomparable vocal talent and his pioneering fusion of rhythm and blues with gospel influences. Released in 1956 as a single, this song quickly became one of Charles’ most beloved and enduring hits, earning him widespread acclaim and recognition.

From the moment Charles’ rich and expressive vocals begin, “Hallelujah I Love Her So” envelops listeners in its warm and uplifting melody. The song’s infectious rhythm, lively piano accompaniment, and spirited horn section create a joyous and celebratory atmosphere that is impossible not to sway along with.

Lyrically, “Hallelujah I Love Her So” expresses the sheer exuberance and gratitude of being in love, with Charles’ lyrics celebrating the joy and wonder of finding that special someone. The song’s message of devotion and affection resonates deeply with audiences, making it a timeless favorite among fans of soul and rhythm and blues music.

With its irresistible energy and Charles’ dynamic performance, “Hallelujah I Love Her So” became a chart-topping success, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Charles’ genius as a musician and his ability to infuse his music with soul and emotion.

Decades after its release, “Hallelujah I Love Her So” continues to inspire and uplift listeners around the world, serving as a joyful reminder of the power of love and the enduring legacy of Ray Charles as one of the greatest musical innovators of all time.

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Let me tell you ’bout a girl I know
She is my baby and she lives next door
Every mornin’ ‘fore the sun comes up
She brings me coffee in my favorite cup
That’s why I know, yes, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so

When I’m in trouble and I have no friend
I know she’ll go with me until the end
Everybody asks me how I know
I smile at them and say, “She told me so”
That’s why I know, oh, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so

Now, if I call her on the telephone
And tell her that I’m all alone
By the time I count from one to four
I hear her (KNOCK) on my door
In the evening when the sun goes down
When there is nobody else around
She kisses me and she holds me tight

And tells me, “Ray Charles everything’s all right”
That’s why I know, whoa, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so

Now, if I call her on the telephone
And tell her that I’m all alone
By the time I count from one to four
I hear her (KNOCK) on my door

In the evening when the sun goes down
When there is nobody else around
She kisses me and she holds me tight
And tells me, “Daddy, everything’s all right”
That’s why I know, yes, I know
Hallelujah, I just love her so
Oh, hallelujah
Don’t you know, I just love her so
She’s my little woman, waitin’ all this time
Babe, I’m a little fool for you, little girl…