Elvis Presley

Released: February 20, 1972

Songwriter: Gordon Lightfoot

Producer: Felton Jarvis

[Verse 1]
In the early morning rain
With a dollar in my hand
And an aching in my heart
And my pockets full of sand

[Verse 2]
I'm a long ways from home
And I missed my loved one so
In the early morning rain
With no place to go

[Verse 3]
Out on runway number nine
Big 707 set to go
Well, I'm out here on the grass
Where the pavement never grows

[Verse 4]
Where the liquor tasted good
And the women all were fast
There she goes my friend
She's rolling out at last

[Verse 5]
Hear the mighty engines roar
(Hear the mighty engines roar )
See the silver wing on high
(See the silver wing on high )
She's away and westward bound
For above the clouds she flies

[Verse 6]
Where the morning rain don't fall
And the sun always shines
She'll be flying over my home
In about three hours time

[Verse 7]
This old airport's got me down
It's no earthly good to me
Because I'm stuck here on the ground
Cold and drunk as I might be

[Verse 8]
Can't jump a jet plane
(Can't jump a plane)
Like you can a freight train
(Like a freight train )
So I best be on my way
In the early morning rain

[Verse 9]
So I best be on my way
In the early morning rain
So I best be on my way
In the early morning rain

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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