Elvis Presley

Released: January 2, 1971

Songwriter: Hank Cochran

Producer: Felton Jarvis

[Chorus]
Make the world go away
Get it off my shoulder
Say the things we used to say
And make the world, make it go away

[Verse 1]
Do you remember when you loved me
Before the world took you away
Well if you do, then forgive me
And make the world, make it go away

[Chorus]

[Verse 2]
Now I'm sorry if I hurt you
Let me make it up to you day by day
And if you will please forgive me
And make the world, make it go away

[Chorus]

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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