Elvis Presley

Released: October 1, 1963

Songwriter: Mike Stoller Jerry Leiber

Producer: Joseph Lilley

[Verse 1]
I said, "Take it easy, baby
I worked all day and my feet feel just like lead
You got my shirt tails flying all over the place
And the sweat popping out of my head"

[Verse 2]
She said, "Hey, bossa nova baby
Keep on working for this ain't no time to quit"
She said, "Go, bossa nova baby keep on dancing
I'm about to have myself a fit"
Bossa nova, bossa nova

[Verse 3]
I said, "Hey little mama, let's sit down
Have a drink and dig the band"
She said, "Drink, drink, drink oh, fiddle-de-dink
I can dance with a drink in my hand"

[Verse 4]
She said, "Hey bossa nova baby
Keep on working for this ain't no time to drink"
She said, "Go bossa nova baby
Keep on dancing, cause I ain't got time to think"
Bossa nova, bossa nova

[Verse 5]
I said, "Come on baby, it's hot in here
And it's oh so cool outside
If you lend me a dollar, I can buy some gas
And we can go for a little ride"

[Verse 6]
She said, "Hey bossa nova baby
Keep on working for I ain't got time for that"
She said, "Go bossa nova baby
Keep on dancing or I'll find myself another cat"
Bossa nova, bossa nova
Bossa nova, bossa nova
Bossa nova, bossa nova

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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