Elvis Presley

Released: March 20, 1974

Songwriter: Danny O’Keefe

Producer: Felton Jarvis

[Verse 1]
Everybody's gone away
Said they're movin to L.A
There's not a soul I know around
Everybody's leavin' town

[Verse 2]
Some caught a freight, some caught a plane
Found the sunshine, leave the rain
They said this town will waste their time
I guess they're right, it's wasting mine

[Chorus]
Some gotta win, some gotta lose
Good time Charlie's got the blues
Good time Charlie's got the blues

[Verse 3]
You know my heart keeps tellin' me
You're not a kid at thirty-three
Play around, you'll lose your wife
You play it too long you'll lose your life

[Chorus][x2]

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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