Elvis Presley

Released: September 23, 1960

Songwriter: Mort Shuman Doc Pomus

[Verse 1]
I gave my heart
I gave my love
Oh ho, my darling
I am true
Doing the best
The best I can (the best I can)
But it's not good
Enough for you

[Verse 2]
I tried so hard
So hard to please
Oh ho, my darling
What more can I do
Doing the best
The best I can (the best I can)
But it's not good
Enough for you (for you)

[Chorus]
You know I was the kind who'd run
Any time you'd call
I guess I was the only one
Who didn't mind at all

[Verse 3]
I'll be a dreamer
I'll be a fool
Oh ho, my darling
My whole life through
Doing the best
The best I can (the best I can)
But it's not good
Enough for you (for you)

[Chorus]
You know I was the kind who'd run
Any time you'd call
I guess I was the only one
Who didn't mind at all

[Verse 3]
I'll be a dreamer
I'll be a fool
Oh ho, my darling
My whole life through
Doing the best
The best I can (the best I can)
But it's not good
Enough for you (for you)

[Outro]
But it's not good
Enough for you

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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