Elvis Presley

Released: October 10, 1967

Songwriter: Randy Starr

Producer: Felton Jarvis Jeff Alexander

[Verse 1]
I'm on the right track for lots of kissing
So that old greenback, I won't be missing
All the greatest things in life are free
Who needs money, not me

[Verse 2]
Cash or credit, it doesn't matter
Long as my bank books keep growing fatter
Easy street is my favorite avenue
Who needs money, I do

[Verse 3]
Just pity all those millionaires they never can relax
Because they're always worrying about their income tax
Why waste time on high financing, I'd rather spend it on good romancing
What if my pockets are empty as can be
Who needs money, not me
Tell me about it

[Verse 4]
Some folks save it, some folks lend it
But as for me I want to spend it
Give me some green and my skies will be blue
Who needs money, I do

[Verse 5]
Stocks and bonds, they only bore me
Interest holds no interest for me
Who wants to sit in the lap of luxury
Who needs money, not me

When I go to bed at night instead of counting sheep
I start counting dollar bills and then I fall asleep

[Verse 6]
Making money never thrills me
It's making love that really kills me
What can I lose with my philosophy
Who needs money, not me

What do you want

[Verse 7]
I want a big yacht, I can cruise in
The kind that girls just can't refuse in
All it takes is a million or two
Who needs money, I do

[Verse 8]
Any time some girl starts flirting
Now that I'm broke I know for certain
She really digs my personality
Tell me, who needs money not me

Poverty's the only thing that money cannot buy
So rich or poor it pays to have M-O-N-E-Y

[Outro]
A gal who's tender, that's what I love

It's legal tender, I want a pile of
Just let my liquid assets overflow

You can't take it with you when you go
So, who needs money

That lovely, lovely money

Who needs money, not me

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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