About The Song

“I Forgot to Remember to Forget” is a 1955 rockabilly and country song, first recorded by Elvis Presley and written by Stan Kesler and Charlie Feathers.  It was a cover of a country song originally recorded by Sunny James in 1955.

The song was a hit for Elvis, peaking at #1 on the Billboard country charts. It showed his ability to crossover from R&B into country music early in his career.

The lyrics are about trying to move on from a past love but struggling because you can’t quite forget them. It has a catchy melody and Elvis sings it with a lot of energy and emotion.

It’s considered one of many standout songs Elvis recorded for Sun Records before his RCA signing. His early Sun recordings really showcased his talent and diverse musical abilities.

The song has been covered many times over the years by other artists as well. Elvis’ original version remains the most well-known.

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Lyric

Let’s sing along with the lyrics!

I forgot to remember to forget her,
I can’t seem to get her off my mind.
I thought I’d never miss her,
But I found out somehow
I think about her almost all the time.
The day she went away
I made myself a promise
That I’d soon forget we ever met.
But something sure is wrong,
‘Cause I’m so blue and lonely.
I forgot to remember to forget.The day she went away
I made myself a promise
That I’d soon forget we ever met,
Well, but something sure is wrong,
‘Cause I’m so blue and lonely.
I forgot to remember to forget.