Introduction
“Wooden Heart” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley. It is based on the German folk song “Muss i denn zum Städtele hinaus” (lit. Must I then go out to town?). The song was featured in the 1960 Elvis Presley film G.I. Blues.
The song was a hit single for Presley in the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 1 for six weeks in March and April 1961. It was also a hit in other countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and the United States.
The song is about a young soldier who is leaving his home and sweetheart to go to war. He is sad to leave, but he knows that he must do his duty. He asks his sweetheart to be true to him while he is away, and he tells her that he will always love her.
The song is a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions. It is a beautiful and moving song that speaks to the power of love and the importance of family.
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Lyrics
Can’t you see
I love you
Please don’t break my heart in two
That’s not hard to do
‘Cause I don’t have a wooden heart
And if you say goodbye
Then I know that I would cry
Maybe I would die
‘Cause I don’t have a wooden heart
There’s no strings upon this love of mine
It was always you from the start
Treat me nice
Treat me good
Treat me like you really should
‘Cause I’m not made of wood
And I don’t have a wooden heartMuß i’ denn, muß i’ denn
Zum Städtele hinaus,
Städtele hinaus
Und du mein Schatz bleibst hierMuß i’ denn, muß i’ denn
Zum Städtele hinaus,
Städtele hinaus
Und du mein Schatz bleibst hierThere’s no strings upon this love of mine
It was always you from the start
Sei mir gut
Sei mir gut
Sei mir wie du wirklich sollst
Wie du wirklich sollst
‘Cause I don’t have a wooden heart