Elvis Presley

Released: January 2, 1971

Songwriter: Lee Hazlewood Naomi Ford

Producer: Felton Jarvis

[Verse 1]
Gather round me, buddy, raise your glasses high
And drink to a fool, a crazy fool
Who told his baby goodbye
Too late he found he loves her so much he wants to die

[Verse 2]
So drink to a fool, a crazy fool
Who told his baby goodbye
He needs her, he needs her so
He wonders why he let her go

[Verse 3]
She's found, she's found, she's found
A new love, buddy, he's a lucky guy
So drink to a fool, a crazy fool
Who told his baby goodbye

He needs her, he needs her so
He wonders why he let her go

She's found, she's found, she's found
A new love, buddy, he's a lucky guy
So drink to a fool, a crazy fool
Who told his baby goodbye
Who told his baby goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye

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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