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I heard a gospel version of this song the other day and I started to do some checking into it. I pulled up some information on "Je T'appartiens" or better known in the USA as "Let It Be Me".

"Je T'appartiens" was originally a French song written in 1955 by Gilbert Becaud. Under the name of "Let It Be Me" it has been recorded by the Everly Brothers (1960), the Lettermen (1962), Herb Alpert (1962), Glen Campbell & Bobbie Gentry (1969), Elvis Presley (1970) Bob Dylan (1970), Kenny Rogers & Dottie West (1979), Willie Nelson (1982) and on and on.

With the help of my good friend, CrowBear, I learned that "Je T'appartiens" means "I Belong To You" in French. There are a couple of sets of lyrics to this song and one of them has gospel connotations. I have included the English lyrics, the French lyrics and CrowBear's translation on the tab.

I really think you would enjoy playing this song. It is tabbed in E9th, as per usual. Just give me a shout and I will put it in the mail for you.

I hope that when you pray, you can say "Je T'appartiens" to the Lord.

I Erv
I would appreciate your Bonus tab Let it be me. Thank you.
Phil Lamprecht

Hello Erv,

That is a great melody
I guess it has been made by angels

I would like to have that tab also

Thanks
Rinus Koster

Glad to have been of service to Him & you Erv

actually, the song was written by Pierre Delanoé
& sung by Gilbert Bécaud

Erv,

Please put me on you list if you would.

Thanks,
Jim Eller
Kodak, TN

I have been doing this song on guitar and steel for the past 45 years. It is one great melody. And to spice it up on steel I put the Jeff Newman "Sweet Memories" ending on it from his Woodshed collection.

According to my original sheet music from MCMLV Published by Leeds Music Corp.
The English lyric is by Mann Curtis, French lyric by Pierre Delanoe and music by Gilbert Becaud.
Don

I think you'll enjoy playing this song.

Don, I'll need your postal mailing address.

Thanks,
Erv

Please add me to your list, Erv.

Thanks,

Johnny,
You're on the list.

Erv I recieved the two songs that you sent. I'm having fun trying to play them. please sent newest one when able. God Bless Bob Moore

Hi Erv,
I would appreciate a copy of your bonus tab. Many thanks.
Anthony

I'll get those in the mail today.

Me too, Erv. Thank you.

Is there a link to this song somewhere?

I can't pull it out of my foggy brain.

Also, would you send me your latest tablist?

-Joe in LA

HI ERV, PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING IT.
THANKS
HAL

Joe,
This song has been around for over 50 years and recorded by a number of artists. Do a search on Google or so on for a history.
I will get your tab in the mail today.
Check your email, I've sent you an updaded list of my tabbed out gospel songs. There's over 275 now.

Hal,
Yours will be in the mail also!

Hi Erv,Count me in on this beautiful song.
David

David,
It will be in the mail.

Erv my friend, would you please add me to the list for this wonderful song. Thanks and Blessing Brother.

You've got it, brother!

One for me too please, Erv.

Thanks, BNS

OK, Bobby.

Yes I'd very much like to learn that one. Thanks Erv.

Scott,
I need your postal mailing address.

Erv,

While I don't pronounce it very well, I can definitely say it. Will you please send a copy down here?

Thanks again......Joel

Erv
I would love a copy of this song
Thanks very much!

Bob Doran