Elvis Presley

Released: July 1, 1973

Songwriter: Alain Romans Paul Francis Webster Jacques LaRue

Producer: Felton Jarvis

[Verse 1]
The day that we wed
You blessed us and said
"May heaven bestow you grace"
There in that holy place
We shared our first embrace

Our cottage was small
But richer than all
The palaces of the king
All day the birds would sing
Our hearts were filled with spring

[Chorus]
Padre, padre
What happened to our love so cruel?
Padre, oh padre
In my grief I turn to you

[Verse 2]
Then he came along
And sang her his song
And won her with honey lies
He of the fiery eyes
Now it's not her that cries

So I kneel and pray
The hours away
And weary my heart has grown
Wondering where love has flown
Counting my beads alone

[Outro]
Padre, oh padre
Please tell me how such things can be
Padre, oh padre
Pray for my love and 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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