Touch Me
W. Nelson Lyrics

In Willie Nelson's "Touch Me," the nostalgic lyrics describe the yearning for a lost love and the pain of loneliness. The first verse is about the power the man used to have when he owned everything in the world, but now he is alone and seeking comfort. The second verse describes how the man wants to be seen, acknowledged, and comforted by a woman. He tells her to watch his eyes that have seen all the pain in the world, and to be thankful that she is not as blue as he is.

The chorus 'touch me, and you'll know how you'd feel with the blues' is a plea for the woman to empathize with the singer's loneliness and to recognize the emptiness he feels. The song seems to be an appeal to the listener to recognize that life can be hard and that we all might experience a time of great sorrow where one would need the solace of someone's touch.

The lyrics show Willie Nelson's mastery of words, making it possible to write a song that is both melancholic and passionate at once. With lines like "Touch me, Maybe someday you may need to know," the song is also a testament to the power of human connection and empathy. In "Touch Me," Willie Nelson has created yet another timeless classic that continues to resonate with music lovers.

Some interesting facts about "Touch Me" include that it was released in 1962 and was one of Willie Nelson's earlier hits. It was his fourth single and was released under Liberty Records. It hit number 7 on the charts and spent 17 weeks on the billboard charts. Its commercial success paved the way for Nelson's country music stardom. The song has been covered by several artists, including Ray Price, Johnny Rodriguez, and George Jones, to name a few. In 1985, it was featured in the film “The Color Purple." The song has been a staple of Nelson's live performances and remains a fan favorite.

Chords (Capo 1):
Intro: G - D - G - D
G
Touch me, touch the hand of a man
D
Who once owned all the world
G
And touch me, touch the arms
D
That once held all the charms
G
Of the world's sweetest girl

Chorus:
G
Touch me, and I'll be your fool
D
If that's what you'd like me to do
A7
I have got a feeling
C D
You're fooling me too when I look in your eyes
G
Best of all, touch me
D
Then I'll know I'm not dreaming
G
I just reckon I'm ready
D G
For the time of my good bye's.

G
Watch me, watch the eyes
D
That have seen all the heartache and pain in the land
G
And be thankful girl
D
That you're not alone
G
Like a man, like a man with no dream in his heart
D
Like a man with no love on his own

Chorus

G
Don't forget me, take a good look at someone
D
Who's lost everything he can lose
G
And then touch me, then you'll know how
D
You'd feel with the blues
G
Don't forget me, turn away
D
And I may be somebody you knew
G
Just close your eyes, honey
D G
Touch me, and you'll know how you'd feel with the blues.