I believe for every drop of rain that falls
A flower grows
I believe that somewhere in the darkest night
A candle glows
I believe for everyone who goes astray, someone will come
To show the way
I believe, I believe

I believe above a storm the smallest prayer
Can still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere
Hears every word

Everytime I hear a new born baby cry,
Or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why, I believe

Everytime I hear a new born baby cry,
Or touch a leaf or see the sky
Then I know why, I believe

RCA EPA-4054, 1957, Peace In The Valley

Recorded: Radio Recorders, Hollywood, January 19, 1957

I Believe was written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman, and introduced by Jane Froman in her TV series Jane Froman's U.S.A. Canteen, in late 1952. Her recording of the song (Capitol 2332) in early 1953 reached #11 on Billboard's Best-Selling Singles chart. I Believe was the first song in television history to become a hit as a direct result of exposure on the air. Also in 1953, James Elmore had a #9 rhythm and blues hit with the song on Meteor Records (Meteor 5000). Actually, his recording was released a few days before Froman's. The big hit in 1953, however, was by Frankie Laine. His version of I Believe (Columbia 39938) reached #2 and sold over a million copies. in England, it set a record that still stands - it was number one for 18 weeks (nonconsecutive). The Bachelors had a #7 Easy-Listening hit and million- seller in 1964 with their recording (London 9672).

Elvis recorded I Believe on January 12, 1957, at Radio Records. RCA chose take #9 for release.