Ray Charles – Hallelujah, I Love Her So

About The Song

“Hallelujah, I Love Her So” by Ray Charles is a classic rhythm and blues song that was released in 1956. The track showcases Charles’s signature blend of gospel, blues, and R&B, and it has become one of his enduring hits. Here are five facts about this influential song:

Songwriting and Inspiration: “Hallelujah, I Love Her So” was written by Ray Charles himself. The song is said to be inspired by Charles’s feelings for his future wife, Della Bea Robinson, whom he married in 1955. The lyrics express joy and gratitude for the love he found.
Blending Genres: The song is notable for its fusion of various musical genres, including gospel, R&B, and blues. This eclectic mix is a hallmark of Ray Charles’s style, contributing to his reputation as a pioneer in the development of soul music.
Debut Album Inclusion: “Hallelujah, I Love Her So” was the lead track on Ray Charles’s self-titled debut album, released in 1957. The album also featured other influential tracks like “I Got a Woman” and “Drown in My Own Tears.”
Chart Success: The song achieved success on the Billboard R&B chart, reaching the Top 5. It marked one of Ray Charles’s early commercial successes and played a crucial role in establishing him as a major figure in the music industry.
Cover Versions: Over the years, “Hallelujah, I Love Her So” has been covered by numerous artists across different genres. Artists like Stevie Wonder, Eddie Cochran, and Jerry Lee Lewis have all recorded their interpretations of this classic Ray Charles song, attesting to its enduring appeal and influence.

Video

Lyrics

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…