Elvis Presley

Released: October 30, 1957

Songwriter: Mike Stoller Jerry Leiber

Producer: Steve Sholes

[Verse 1]
There's no joy in my heart, only sorrow
And I'm sad as a man can be
I sit alone in the darkness of my lonely room
And this room is a prison to me

[Chorus]
I look out my window
And what do I see?
I see a bird
Way up in a tree
I want to be free (oh yes), free (oh yes)
Free
I want to be free
Like a bird in a tree (wanna be free)

[Verse 2]
Oh, what good are my eyes, they can't see you
And my arms, they can't hold you so tight
I have two lips that are yearning
But they're no good to me
'Cause I know I can't kiss you tonight

[Chorus]
I look out my window
And what do I see?
I see a bird
Way up in a tree
I want to be free (oh yes), free (oh yes)
Free
I want to be free
Like a bird in a tree (want to be free)
I want to be free
Like a bird in a tree (want to be free)

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American performer that spanned all media—music, film, and historic live concerts—with a vehement passion that earned him the moniker, “The King of Rock and Roll.”

Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi to Gladys and Vernon Presley. At the age of 13, he moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis began to explore the blues scene prevalent in Memphis and the culture it encompassed.

In August 1953, he walked into Sun Records to record a song for his mother’s birthday. Manager of Sun Records Sam Phillips took note of his unique voice and persona, and invited Elvis back to the studio in July 1954, where he ultimately recorded his first true single, “That’s All Right,” with “Blue Moon of Kentucky” as the B-side.

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