S - So High

Opdateret 3. marts 2008

Sand Castles (Words & music: Herb Goldberg / David Hess) At night when the sky is still, When the south wind blows And the air is warm, There's a world that's born. And for ev'ry child on the beach that day, Stands a castle tall and proud. And the warm wind crawls Through the castle walls, And the night folk wake As the warm wind calls. At night when the sky is still, When the south wind blows And the air is warm, There's a world that's born. Then the fiddler crab plays his violin On the back of a dancing whale, While the mermaids sing To the shells they bring, And the dragon leads With his sweeping tail. At night when the sky is still, When the south wind blows And the air is warm, There's a world that's born. For the rosy dawn brings the children on To a beach that's bright and new, And the night folk know As the castles grow, They will play once more As the children do. At night when the sky is still, When the south wind blows And the air is warm, There's a world that's born. A world that's born, There's a world that's born, A world that's born, A world ... Recorded: 1965/08/02, first released on Paradise, Hawaiian Style, June 1966 Santa Bring My Baby Back (Words & music: Aaron Harold Schroeder / Claude DeMetrius) (Santa, bring my baby back to me, Santa, bring my baby back to me). I don't need a lot of presents To make my Christmas bright. I just need my baby's arms Wound around me tight. Oh, Santa, hear my plea, Santa, bring my baby back to me. (Santa, bring my baby back to me). The Christmas tree is ready, The candles all aglow, But with my baby far away What good is mistletoe? Oh, Santa, hear my plea, Santa, bring my baby back to me. (Santa, bring my baby back to me). Please make these reindeer hurry, Well, the time is drawin' near. It sure won't seem like Christmas Unless my baby's here. Oh, don't fill my sock with candy, No bright and shiny toy. You wanna make me happy And fill my heart with joy Then, Santa, hear my plea, Santa, bring my baby back to me. (Santa, bring my baby back to me). Please make these reindeer hurry, Well, the time is drawin' near. It sure won't seem like Christmas Unless my baby's here. Oh, don't fill my sock with candy, No bright and shiny toy. You wanna make me happy And fill my heart with joy Then, Santa, hear my plea, Santa, bring my baby back to me. (Santa, bring my baby back to me, Santa, bring my baby back). Then, Santa, hear my plea, Santa, bring my baby back to me Recorded: 1957/09/07, first released on Elvis' Christmas Album, November 1957 Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Words & music: Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller) (Christmas, Christmas, Christmas). Well, it's Christmas time, pretty baby, And the snow is fallin' on the ground. (Christmas, Christmas). Well, it's Christmas time, pretty baby, And the snow is fallin' down, (Christmas), wah, wah, wah, (Christmas), Well, you be a real good little girl, Santa Claus is back in town. (Christmas, Christmas). Got no sleigh with reindeer, No sack on my back, You're gonna see me comin' In a big black Caddilac. Oh, it's Christmas time, pretty baby, (Christmas), And the snow is fallin' on the ground, (Christmas, Christmas), Well, you be a real good little baby, Santa Claus is back in town. (Christmas), yeah, yeah, (Christmas). (Christmas, Christmas, Christmas). Hah! Hah! Hah! Hang up your pretty stockings, And turn off the light. Santa Claus is comin' Down your chimney tonight. Oh, it's Christmas time, pretty baby, And the snow is fallin' on the ground, (Christmas), wah, wah, wah, wah, (Christmas), Well, you be a real good little baby, Santa Claus is back in town. (Christmas, Christmas, Christmas). Recorded: 1957/09/07, first released on Elvis' Christmas Album, November 1957 Santa Lucia (Words & music: Arranged by Elvis Presley) Sul mare luccica L'astro d'argento, Placida è l'onda, Prospero è il vento. Sul mare luccica L'astro d'argento, Placida è l'onda, Prospero è il vento. Venite all'agile Barchetta mia Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia! Recorded: 1963/07/10, first released on Elvis For Everyone, July 19, 1965 Saved (Words & music: Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller) I used to drink, I used to smoke, I used to smoke, drink And dance the hoochy-koo. I used to smoke and drink, Smoke and drink and dance the hoochy-koo, Oh hoh, yaeh, But now I'm standing on this corner Prayin' for me and you, ah hah, hah. That's why I'm saved, I'm saved, People let me tell you 'bout-a kingdom come. You know I'm saved, I'm saved, Well, I can preach until you're deaf and dumb. I'm in that soul savin' army, Beatin' on that big bass drum, hah, hah. I used to cuss, I used to fuss, I used to fuss, fuss, boogie all night long. I used to cuss and fuss and cuss and fuss And cuss and fuss and boogie all night long, Hah, hah, hah. But now I'm standin' on this corner, I know right from wrong, ah hah, Hah, hah, hah, hah. That's why I'm saved, I'm saved, People let me tell you 'bout-a kingdom come. You know I'm saved, I'm saved, Well, I can preach until you're deaf and dumb. I'm in that soul savin' army, Beatin' on that big bass drum. I used to lie, I used to cheat, I used to lie, cheat, step on people's feet. I used to lie and cheat, lie and cheat And step on people's feet, But now I'm steppin' on to glory Salvation in my beat. Yeah, baby. Mm hm. Alright. Because I'm saved, I'm saved, People let me tell you 'bout-a kingdom come. I'm saved, I'm saved, Well, now I can preach until you're deaf and dumb. I'm in that soul savin' army, Beatin' on that big bass drum. Ah hah ... I'm in that soul savin' army, Beating on that big bass drum, oh hoh, yeah. Because I'm saved, I'm saved, People let me tell you 'bout-a kingdom come. You know I'm saved, I'm saved, Well, I can preach until you're deaf and dumb. I'm saved, I'm saved, I'm saved. Recorded: 1968/06/22, first released on Elvis NBC-TV Special, December 1968 Scratch My Back (Words & music: Bill Giant / Bernie Baum / Florence Kaye) One good turn deserves another, Be my love, I'll be your lover. It's all part of nature's laws, If you'll scratch my back, Then I'll scratch yours. If you'll scratch my back, Then I'll scratch your back Like two peas in a pack, Let's get rid of our itch together, mm. Joy, they say, is in the givin', Come on, give, make life worth livin'. Your welfare is my concern, Do a favour for me, I'll do one in return. If you'll scratch my back, Then I'll scratch your back Like two peas in a pack, Let's get rid of our itch together, mm. Scratch me now a little lower, What a feelin', do it slower, That's it, mm, you're gettin' hot, Well, I gotta admit, You just hit the spot. If you'll scratch my back, Then I'll scratch your back Like two peas in a pack, Let's get rid of our itch together. If you'll scratch my back, Then I'll scratch your back ... Recorded: 1965/07/26, first released on Paradise, Hawaiian Style, June 1966 Seeing Is Believing (Words & music: Red West / Glen Spreen) Ev'ry time I see the sunrise Or a mountain stand so high, Just my seeing is believing, I don't need to question why. When I see a mighty ocean As it rushes to the shore, If I ever had cause to doubt Him, I don't doubt Him anymore. Oh seein', seein', seein' is believin' And I see Him ev'rywhere, In the mountain, in the valley, Yes, I know my God is there. Ev'ry time I, I look above me, I see the stars that fill the sky. How could there be any question, Only God can reach that high. Hoh. Yeah! Oh seein', seein', seein' is believin' And I see Him ev'rywhere, In the mountain, in the valley, Yes, I know my God is there. Ev'ry time I, I look above me, I see the stars that fill the sky. How could there be any question, Only God can reach that high. Only God can reach that high, Only God can reach that high, Only God can reach that high, Only God can reach that high ... Recorded: 1971/05/19, first released on He Touched Me, April 1972 See See Rider (Words & music: Trad., arranged by Elvis Presley) I said see, C. C. Rider, Oh, see, what you have done. I said see, C. C. Rider, Oh, see, what you have done. Oh, girl, you made me love you, Now, now, now your loving man has gone. Hear what I say. Well, I'm going away, baby, And I won't be back 'till Fall. And I'm going away, baby, And I won't be back 'till Fall. Well, if I find me a good girl I won't, I won't, I won't be back at all. Hear what I say. I said see, C. C. Rider, Oh, see, what you have done. I said see, C. C. Rider, Oh, see, what you have done. Now, girl, you made me love you, Now, now, now your loving man has gone. Play it, J.B. Hoh! Hear What I say. I said see, C. C. Rider, I-oh, see, what you have done. I said see, C. C. Rider, Oh, see, what you have done. Now, girl, you made me love you, Now, now, now your loving man has gone. Hear what I say. I said see, C. C. Rider, I said see, C. C. Rider, I said see, C. C. Rider, I said see, C. C. Rider, I said see, C. C. Rider, I said see. Woh, woh, woh, woh, Woh, woh, woh, woh! Recorded: 1970/02/18, first released on On Stage, June 1970 Sentimental Me (Words & music: Jimmy Cassin / Jim Morehead) Sentimental me, Guess I'll always will be So in love with you, Say you love me too. Sentimental me. Dreaming while I live, Living just to give All my love to you, No one else will do. Sentimental me. Reaching for the moon And wishing on a star, On my honeymoon I want to be where you are. Darling, can't you see It was meant to be? I'm in love with you, Say you love me too. Sentimental me. Reaching for the moon And wishing on a star, On my honeymoon I want to be where you are. Darling, can't you see, It was meant to be? I'm in love with you, Noone else will do. Sentimental me. Recorded: 1961/03/12, first released on Something For Everybody, June 1961 Separate Ways (Words & music: Red West / Richard Mainegra) I see a change Has come into our lives. It's not the same as it used to be. And it's not too late To realize our mistake. We're just not right for each other. Love has slipped away, Left us only friends, We almost seem like strangers, All that's left between us Are the memories we shared Of times we thought we cared for each other. There's nothing left to do But go our separate ways And pick up all the pieces left behind us, And maybe someday Somewhere along the way Another love will find us. Some day when she's older, Maybe she will understand, Why her mom and dad are not together. The tears that she will cry When I have to say goodbye Will tear at my heart forever. There's nothing left to do But go our separate ways And pick up all the pieces left behind us, And maybe someday Somewhere along the way Another love will find us. Whoa oh ... Recorded: 1972/03/27, first released on single, November 1972 Shake A Hand (Words & music: Joe Morris) Just leave it to me, Don't ever be ashamed, Just give me a chance, I'll take care of everything. Your troubles I'll share, Let me know and I'll be there. I'll take care of you Anyplace and anywhere. Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand if you can. Be truthful to me, I'll be truthful to you, I'm in love with you so Till I don't know what to do. So, let's call it a day, I've said all I have to say, Except, don't forget to pray And shake a hand every day. Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand, shake a hand, Lord, Lord, Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand if you can. One more time! Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand if you can, yeah. Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand, shake a hand, Shake a hand, shake a hand ... Recorded: 1975/03/11, first released on Today, May 1975 Shake, Rattle And Roll (Words & music: Charles Calhoun) Well, get out of that bed, Wash your face and hands. Get out of that bed, Wash your face and hands. Well, get in that kitchen, Make some noise with the pots and pans. Well, I believe it to my soul You're the devil in nylon hose. Well, I believe it to my soul You're the devil in nylon hose. 'Cause the harder I work, The faster my money goes. Well, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll. Well, you won't do right To save your dog-gone soul. Shake, rattle and roll. I'm like the one-eyed cat Peepin' in a seafood store. I'm like the one-eyed cat Peepin' in a seafood store. Well, I can look at you, Till you ain't no child no more. I believe you're doin' me wrong And now I know. I believe you're doin' me wrong And now I know. 'Cause the harder I work, The faster my money goes. Well, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll. Well, you won't do right To save your dog-gone soul. Shake it again. I been over the hill, Way down underneath. I been over the hill, Way down underneath. You make me roll my eyes And then you make me grit my teeth. Well, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll, I said shake, rattle and roll. Well, you won't do right To save your dog-gone soul. Recorded: 1956/02/03, first released on Elvis Presley EP, September 1956 Shake That Tambourine (Words & music: Bill Giant / Bernie Baum / Florence Kaye) Shake the little tambourine. Shake a ring-a-ding, ding-a-ling. Shake! Shake my little dancing queen, Shake that tambourine, that tambourine. I can hear them dancin' In the marketplace, Swishin' and a-swirlin' In their silks and lace, Bracelets keep a-clinkin' On their tiny feet, With their tambourines They keep the beat. Ah, rings on their fingers, Bells on their toes, They make music Wherever they go. Pound that little drum now, Tap it with your thumb. Shake! Shake the little tambourine Shake a ring-a-ding, ding-a-ling. Shake! Shake my little dancing queen, Shake that tambourine, that tambourine. I heard their talent Opened palace doors, Ev'ry night they're dancin' On those marble floors. Kings may bow before them, But they'll be my own, Then they'll shake that thing For me alone. Rings on their fingers, Bells on their toes, They make music Wherever they go. Pound that little drum now, Tap it with your thumb. Shake! Shake the little tambourine Shake a ring-a-ding, ding-a-ling. Shake! Shake my little dancing queen, Shake that tambourine, that tambourine. Rings on their fingers, Bells on their toes, They make music Wherever they go. Pound that little drum now, Tap it with your thumb. Shake! Shake the little tambourine Shake a ring-a-ding, ding-a-ling. Shake! Shake my little dancing queen, Shake that tambourine, that tambourine. Uh hm, uh hm, uh hm, uh hm, uh hm, uh humba ... Recorded: 1965/02/24, first released on Harum Scarum, October 1965 She's A Machine (Words & music: Joy Byers) Well, she's a earthquakin', hip shakin', Soul breakin', love makin' machine, hey hey. She's a man stalkin', smooth talkin', Slow walkin' cat, you know what I mean, Hey hey. She'll wrap those arms around you Like a grizzly bear. She'll kiss you every fifteen minutes And let you up for air. 'Cause she's a earthquakin', hip shakin', Soul breakin', love makin', machine, hey hey, All right, hey hey. Well, she's a wild movin', smooth groovin', Hot tickin', love makin' machine, hey hey. She's a real freezin', rough squeezin', Hell teasin' cat, you know what I mean, Hey hey. She'll love you late and like it, Sweet as she can be. She'll make you blow your mind Before you count to one to three. 'Cause she's a earthquakin', hip shakin', Soul breakin', love makin', machine, hey hey. Well, she's a earthquakin', hip shakin', Soul breakin', love makin', machine, hey hey. Well, she's a earthquakin', hip shakin', Soul breakin', love makin', machine, hey hey. Recorded: 1966/09/29, first released on Flaming Star, November 1968 She's Not You (Words & music: Doc Pomus / Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller) Her hair is soft And her eyes are, oh, so blue. She's all the things a girl should be, But she's not you. She knows just how To make me laugh when I feel blue. She's ev'rything a man could want, But she's not you. And when we're dancing, It almost feels the same. I've got to stop myself from Whisp'ring your name. She even kisses me Like you used to do, And it's just breaking my heart 'Cause she's not you. And it's just breaking my heart 'Cause she's not you. And when we're dancing, It almost feels the same. I've got to stop myself from Whisp'ring your name. She even kisses me Like you used to do, And it's just breaking my heart 'Cause she's not you. And it's just breaking my heart 'Cause she's not you. Recorded: 1962/03/19, first released on single, July 1962 She Thinks I Still Care (Words & music: Dickey Lee) Oh, just because I asked a friend about her, Just because I spoke her name somewhere. Just because I rang her number by mistake today, You know she thinks I, I still care. And just because I haunt the same old places With the mem'ry of her lingers ev'rywhere. Just because I'm not the happy guy I used to be, Lord, you know, she thinks I still care. Well, if she's happy thinking I still need her, Then let that silly notion bring her cheer. Oh, how could she ever be so foolish? Tell me, where did she get, Lord, such an idea? Oh, yeah, oh, Lord. Just because I asked a friend about her, You know just because I spoke her name somewhere. Just because, Lord, I saw her and went to pieces, Lord, you know she thinks I, Lord, still care. You know she thinks I, I still care. Lord, she thinks I still care. Oh, Lord, she thinks I still care ... Recorded: 1976/02/02, first released on single, December 1976 She Wears My Ring (Words & music: Diadorius Boudleaux Bryant / Felice Bryant) She wears my ring To show the world That she belongs to me. She wears my ring To show the world She's mine, eternally. With loving care I placed it on her finger To show my love For all the world to see. This tiny ring Is a token of tender emotion, An endless pool of love That's as deep as the ocean. She swears to wear it With eternal devotion. That's why I sing, Because she wears my ring. She swears to wear it With eternal devotion. That's why I sing, Because she wears my ring. This tiny ring Is a token of tender emotion, An endless pool of love That's as deep as the ocean. She swears to wear it With eternal devotion. That's why I sing, Because she wears my ring. That's why I sing, Because she wears my ring. Recorded: 1973/12/16, first released on Good Times, March 1974 Shoppin' Around (Words & music: Sid Tepper / Roy C. Bennett / Aaron Harold Schroeder) You got the huggin'est arms, The thrillin'est eyes, You're just my style And you're just the right size, Gonna stop shoppin' around. I'm gonna stop shoppin' around 'Cause I found The girlie I'm lookin' for. Oh, the very first time You touched my lips, Took my little red book And tore it to bits, Ain't gonna be searchin' no more. I'm gonna stop shoppin' around 'Cause I found The girlie I'm lookin' for. Ain't no other dolly I'm wantin' to hold. Hey yay, baby, I really am sold on you ooh, ooh. Such a pretty little package I never did see, Gonna wrap you up And take you home with me. I-I'm thrilled like never before. I'm gonna stop shoppin' around 'Cause I found The girlie I'm lookin' for. Ain't no other dolly I'm wantin' to hold. Hey yay, baby, I really am sold on you, ooh, ooh. Such a pretty little package I never did see Gonna wrap you up And take you home with me. I-I'm thrilled like never before. I'm gonna stop shoppin' around 'Cause I found The girlie I'm lookin' for. I'm gonna stop shoppin' around. I'm gonna stop, ah, shoppin' around. I'm gonna stop, ah, shoppin' around. Recorded: 1960/05/06, first released on G.I. Blues, October 1960 Shout It Out (Words & music: Bill Giant / Bernie Baum / Florence Kaye) Ev'rybody listen to me, Put a smile on your face, There's no reason to be gloomy, This world's a wonderful place. So, let me say, get happy, shout it out, Yeah, get happy now, shout it out. Well, now there is no doubt You've a lot to shout about, Give a yell, life is swell, Shout it out. Hello little little girl, don't be sad, There's such good times to be had. Count your blessings one by one, Life's a ball, after all, have some fun. I said, come on get happy, shout it out, Yeah, get happy now, shout it out. Well, now there is no doubt You've a lot to shout about, Give a yell, life is swell, Shout it out. While there's good food you can taste, While there's music life's no waste, While there's great things happening, There's no end to the joy life can bring. I said, come on get happy, shout it out, Yeah, get happy now, shout it out. Well, now there is no doubt You've a lot to shout about, Give a yell, life is swell, Shout it out. As long as there's somebody you can love, Long as bright stars shine above, You've got no reason to be blue, Think what it means When all your dreams come true, I said, come on get happy, shout it out, Yeah, get happy now, shout it out. Well, now there is no doubt You've a lot to shout about, Give a yell, life is swell, Shout it out. I said, now there is no doubt You've a lot to shout about, Give a yell, life is swell, Shout it out. There is no doubt You've a lot to shout about, Give a yell, life is swell shout it out, Shout it out. Shout it Out! Recorded: 1965/05/13, first released on Frankie And Johnny, April 1966 Show Me Thy Ways, O Lord (Words & music: Hazel Shade) Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Help me love when I'm aided Spread joy unabated. Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Jesus was more Than just a man from Galilee. Christ, the son of God, He died for you and me. They discouraged Him and walked Him, Upon Him they lied, Still Jesus loved them, »Forgive them«, He cried. Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Help me love when I'm aided Spread joy unabated. Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Help me love when I'm aided Spread joy unabated. Show me Thy ways, o Lord. Recorded: 1966, first released on The Home Recordings, March 8, 1999 Signs Of The Zodiac (Words & music: Buddy Kaye / Ben Weisman) (A duet with Jack Halloran, Ronald Hicklin and Marilyn Mason) (Tony is a Capricorn, a leader of men, And he has a kinda stubborn streak. But when it comes to the opposite sex, Tony's kinda shy and weak. Oh, but he can be hot stuff, See the look on his face). If you want a wedding It's him you've gotta chase, uhn uhn uhn. Signs of the Zodiac, Signs of the Zodiac, The future is in those Little signs of the Zodiac. (Michael is a Scorpio, He can't make up his mind. Poor boy, he can't decide at all. He wants one girl, and then another, Soon there'll be none left but mother. Oh, but Michael, that won't do, That just won't do at all. You can't marry your mother, Your mother's much too tall, Ha ha, ho ho). Signs of the Zodiac, Signs of the Zodiac, The future is in those Little signs of the Zodiac. (Billy is a Libra, a sign of love, Billy has a one-track mind. He's great in the kitchen And never complains. He's the happily married kind. Love is there in your future, If you just look around). You don't know your astrology From a hole in the ground, hm. Signs of the Zodiac, Signs of the Zodiac, The future is in those Little signs of the Zodiac. Recorded: 1968/10/23, first released on Live A Little, Love A Little / The Trouble With Girls / Change Of Habit - Double Features, March 27, 1995 Silent Night (Words & music: Joseph Mohr / Franz Gruber) Silent night, Holy night, All is calm, all is bright, 'Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, Holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from Heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Christ, the Saviour, is born! Christ, the Saviour, is born! Recorded: 1957/09/06, first released on Elvis' Christmas Album, November 1957 Silver Bells (Words & music: Ray Evans / Jay Livingston) Silver bells, silver bells, It's Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas day. City sidewalks, busy sidewalks Dressed in holiday style, In the air there's a feeling of Christmas. Children laughing, people passing, Meeting smile after smile, And on ev'ry street corner you'll hear: Silver bells, silver bells, It's Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas day. Strings of streetlights, even stoplights Blink a bright red and green, As the shoppers rush home with their treasures. Hear the snow crunch, see the kids bunch, This is Santa's big scene, And above all the bustle you'll hear: Silver bells, silver bells, It's Christmas time in the city. Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas day. Soon it will be Christmas day. Recorded: 1971/05/15, first released on Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas, October 1971 Singing Tree (Words & music: Arthur Leo »Doodle« Owens / A. Solberg) You're the one Who beckoned the wind And fanned the flame When our love began, So don't pretend You don't know me, Our names are carved on you, Singing Tree. Oh, sing to me, Singing Tree, Call your friend, the roving wind, Maybe he can find my love And bring her back, Singing Tree. Your leaves have turned From green to blue, Sometimes I think You loved her, too, But since she left And our love died, You stand petrified, Singing Tree, Oh, sing to me, Singing Tree, Call your friend, the roving wind, Maybe he can find my love And bring her back, Singing Tree. Oh, sing to me, Singing Tree, Call your friend, the roving wind, Maybe he can find my love ... Recorded: 1967/09/11, first released on Clambake, November 1967 Sing You Children (Words & music: Gerald Nelson / Fred Burch) Oh, Jonah he was desperate In the belly of the whale. But Jonah had a plan He knew he couldn't fail. He raised his head on high Ah, lookin' for the sky, And sang a song so pretty The whale told him goodbye. You've got to sing, you children, sing. Sing, you children sing. I only know one thing, hey, hey, hey. Sing, you children sing, everybody. Sing, you children sing. Sing your troubles away. Well, Moses said, »Good Lord! Open up these waters for me, So I can get your children Across the salty sea«. Well, the Lord parted the waters And singin' hand in hand Moses and the children Walked over to the Promised Land. You've got to sing, you children, sing. Sing, you children sing. I only know one thing, hey, hey, hey. Sing, you children sing, everybody. Sing, you children sing. Sing your troubles away. Ol' Joshua had a plan At the walls of Jericho, He'd march around those walls And on his horn he'd blow. That horn would play a tune And sing a happy song, When Joshua got through, Those walls came tumblin' down. You've got to sing, you children, sing. Sing, you children sing. I only know one thing, hey, hey, hey. Sing, you children sing, everybody. Sing, you children sing. Sing your troubles away. You've got to sing your troubles away, Sing your troubles away. You've got to sing your troubles away, Sing your troubles away. Sing your troubles away. Recorded: 1966/09/28, first released on Easy Come, Easy Go, EP, March 24, 1967 Slicin' Sand (Words & music: Sid Tepper / Roy C. Bennett) Take off your shoes, Put down your hair, Turn on the music And we'll get somewhere, ah. Dance, dance, dance Till your nose gets tanned. We're gonna have us a ball on the beach, Slicin' sand. Hug me a heap, Sway me a lot. We got a lotta ocean If it gets too hot. Ooh ooh ooh, baby, Take my hand. We'll have some real rockin' fun in the sun, Slicin' sand. Come baby, come, Let's dig some holes. You'll find it's heaven With sand on your soles. Yeah! Slice to to the left, Slice to the right, Slice down the middle, Baby hold me tight. Ah ooh, wee ooh, baby, Hold my hand. We'll have some real rockin' fun in the sun Slicin' sand. We'll have some real rockin' fun in the sun Slicin' sand, yeah. Recorded: 1961/03/21, first released on Blue Hawaii, October 1961 Slowly But Surely (Words & music: Sid Wayne / Ben Weisman) Slowly but surely, I'm gonna wear you down, Slowly but surely, I'm gonna bring you 'round To my way of thinkin', My way of kissin', My way of lovin'. Slowly but surely, I'm gonna make you mine. I ain't gonna rush ya, I'll let you meditate, Tho' I wanna crush ya, My arms will have to wait, I'll just take it easy, So nice and easy, Real cool and breezy. Slowly but surely, I'm gonna make you mine. Oh, yeah, mm mm mm, I got a feeling I'm not wasting my time, Oh, yeah, When you get the message It's gonna to be fine. Slowly but surely, The table's gonna turn, Slowly but surely, Your lips are gonna burn For what you've been missin', My kind of kissin', My kind of lovin'. Slowly but surely, I'm gonna make you mine. Oh, yeah, mm mm mm, I got a feeling I'm not wasting my time, Oh, yeah, When you get the message It's gonna to be fine. Slowly but surely, The table's gonna turn, Slowly but surely, Your lips are gonna burn For what you've been missin', My kind of kissin', My kind of lovin'. Slowly but surely, I'm gonna make you mine. I'm gonna make you mine. I'm gonna make you mine. Recorded: 1963/05/27, first released on Fun In Acapulco, December 1963 Smokey Mountain Boy (Words & music: Lenore Rosenblatt / Victor Don Millrose) I'm just a Smokey Mountain boy Comin' back to the hills I love With the tops of pine a-bendin' in the wind And the deep blue sky above. The closer and closer I get to home The more excited I am, Those were the mornings I'd roll out of bed, Start the day off with a hot corn bread Smothered in huckleberry jam. I'm just a Smokey Mountain boy Comin' back to the hills I love With the tops of pine a-bendin' in the wind And the deep blue sky above. I can almost hear the hounds Runnin' through the woods Close on the trail of a hare. How I long to be with them Followin' the hounds, a-huntin' again, A-gettin' me a big old grizzly bear. I'm just a Smokey Mountain boy Comin' back to the hills I love With the tops of pine a-bendin' in the wind And the deep blue sky above. I've traveled around and met lots of girls, No matter how many I see, I left some pretty ones behind, I know back home is where I'll find The girl whose love is meant for me. I'm just a Smokey Mountain boy Comin' back to the hills I love With the tops of pine a-bendin' in the wind And the deep blue sky above. Recorded: 1963/09/30, first released on Kissin' Cousins, March 1964 Smorgasbord (Words & music: Sid Tepper / Roy C. Bennett) Some like their women short, Some like 'em tall, I'll take 'em any size, 'Cause I love 'em all. I'm just wild about smorgasbord, I got a cravin' for smorgasbord. A little kiss here, a little kiss there, That's smorgasbord. Some take just apple pie, Some take just cake, I'll take the dish I please, Please the dish I take. I'm just wild about smorgasbord, I got a cravin' for smorgasbord. A little kiss here, a little kiss there, That's smorgasbord. Some like just southern belles, They got a one track mind, I go for all the belles, Except the wedding kind. I'm just wild about smorgasbord, I got a cravin' for smorgasbord. A little kiss here, a little kiss there, That's smorgasbord. Some like their women short, Some like 'em tall, I'll take 'em any size, 'Cause I love them all, mm, mm. Some take just apple pie, Some take just cake, I'll take the dish I ... Recorded: 1966/02/16, first released on Spinout, October 1966 Snowbird (Words & music: Gene MacLellan) Beneath this snowy mantle cold and clean, The unborn grass lies waiting For its coat to turn to green. The snowbird sings a song he always sings And speaks to me of flowers That will bloom again in spring. When I was young my heart was young then, too, Anything that it would tell me That's the thing that I would do. But now I feel such emptiness within, For the thing that I want most in life's The thing that I can't win. Spread your tiny wings and fly away And take the snow back with you Where it came from on that day. The one I love forever is untrue, And if I could, you know that I Would fly away with you. The breeze along the river seems to say That she'll only break my heart again Should I decide to stay. So, little snowbird take me with you when you go To that land of gentle breezes Where the peaceful waters flow. Spread your tiny wings and fly away And take the snow back with you Where it came from on that day. The one I love forever is untrue, And if I could, you know that I Would fly away with you. Yeah, if I could, you know that I would fly Away with you. Recorded: 1970/09/22, first released on Elvis Country, January 1971 So Close, Yet So Far (Words & music: Joy Byers) So close, yet so far from paradise, I hold you in my arms And paradise is mine. Then you slip away Like a child at play, And here am I, So close, yet so far from paradise. When you're close to me, it's paradise, We kiss, oh my love, Paradise is mine. Then suddenly you're gone from me, Like a floating star I see, And here am I, So close, yet so far from paradise. I reach out for you, But each time I do, I always find you gone. I know love is new, I'll take care of you, In my arms is where you belong. Just a step away, are we from paradise. Take my hand, come away To paradise my love. I want you close to me, I need you desp'rately. Oh, here am I, waiting for you, Here am I, praying for you. Here am I, So close, yet so far from paradise. Recorded: 1965/02/25, first released on Harum Scarum, October 1965 Softly And Tenderly (Words & music: Will Lamartine Thompson) Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me, and me. Well, see, on the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Well, say, come home, well, come home, Ye who are weary, come home. Earnestly, tenderly, my Jesus is a-calling, Well, call, say, o sinner, come on home. Yeah. Play it, Carl! Play it ... O sinner, come home, Earnestly, tenderly, my Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me. Yeah, now at the portals He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Well, say, come home, well, come home, Well, ye who are weary, come home, Come home. Well, earnestly, tenderly, my Jesus is calling, Calling, o sinner, come on home. Recorded: 1956/12/04, first released on The Million Dollar Quartet, March 1990 Softly As I Leave You (Words & music: Giorgio Calabrese / Antonio De Vita / Harold David Shaper) (Softly) softly (I will leave you softly) I will leave you (softly), For my heart would break (For my heart would break) If you should wake (If you should wake) And see me go (and see me go). So I leave you (so I'll leave you) Softly (softly) long before you miss me (Long before you miss me), Long before your arms can beg me stay (Long before your arms can beg me stay) For one more hour (For one more hour) For one more day or one more day). After all the years (after all the years) I can't bare the tears (I can't bare the tears) To fall (to fall) so softly (so softly) So softly (I will leave you there) I will leave you there. Recorded: 1974/08/26, first released on single, March 1978 So Glad You're Mine (Words & music: Arthur Crudup) My baby's long and tall, Shaped like a cannonball, Say, ev'ry time she loves me, Lawdy, you can hear me squall. She cried, »Ooo-wee, I believe I'll change my mind«. She said, »I'm so glad I'm livin'«, I cried, »I'm so glad you're mine«. My baby knows just how To treat me right, Gives me plenty lovin' Mornin', noon and night. She cried, »Ooo-wee, I believe I'll change my mind«. She said, »I'm so glad I'm livin'«, I cried, »I'm so glad you're mine«. When my baby does What she does to me, I climb the highest mountain, Dive in the deepest sea. She cried, »Ooo-wee, I believe I'll change my mind«. She said, »I'm so glad I'm livin'«, I cried, »I'm so glad you're mine«. My baby's lips are red And sweet like wine, And when she kisses me I get high every time. She cried, »Ooo-wee, I believe I'll change my mind«. She said, »I'm so glad I'm livin'«, I cried, »I'm so glad you're mine«. Recorded: 1956/01/30, first released on Elvis, October 19, 1956 So High (Words & music: Arranged by Elvis Presley) Well, it's so high, (So high, you can't get over) So wide, (So wide, you can't get around) So low, (So low, you can't get under) Great God Almighty (You must come in at the door). Well, it is high, (So high, you can't get over) It is wide, (So wide, you can't get around) Mm, so low, (So low, you can't get under) You might as well (Come in at the door). Well, I went down in the valley, You know, I did go there, there to stay. My soul got happy in the valley, You know, I stayed right there all day. It is high, (So high, you can't get over) It is wide, (So wide, you can't get around) I know, it's so low, (So low, you can't get under) You might as well (Come in at the door). Well, I ain't been to heaven, but I, I am told The streets, the streets are pearls. You know, the mighty, mighty, Mighty gates are gold. It is high, (So high, you can't get over) So wide, (So wide, you can't get around) So low, (So low, you can't get under) You might as well (Come in at the door). Well, it is high, (So high, you can't get over) It is wide, (So wide, you can't get around) I know, it's so low, (So low, you can't get under) You might as well come in at the door. Recorded: 1966/05/26, first released on How Great Thou Art, March 8, 1967