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Opdateret 11. juni 2008

Walk A Mile In My Shoes (Words & music: Joe South) If I could be you, if you could be me For just one hour, If we could find a way to get Inside each other's mind, uh huh. If you could see you through my eyes Instead your ego, I believe you'd be, I believe you'd be Surprised to see that you've been blind, Uh huh. Walk a mile in my shoes, huh, Just walk a mile in my shoes, Yeah, before you abuse, Criticize and accuse, Just walk a mile in my shoes. Now if we spend the day Throwin' stones at one another, 'Cause I don't think, 'cause I don't think Or wear my hair the same way you do, uh huh. Oh, well, I may be common people But I'm your brother, And when you strike out, to try to hurt me It's a-hurtin' you. Lord, have mercy. Walk a mile in my shoes, hoh, Just walk a mile in my shoes, yeah. Yeah, before you abuse, ha ha, Criticize and accuse, Just walk a mile in my shoes. Now there are people on reservations And out in the ghetto, And, brother, there for the grace of God Go you and I, uh huh. If only I had the wings of a little angel, Oh, don't you know I'd fly to the top Of the mountain And then I'd cry, (cry), cry, (cry), cry. Walk a mile in my shoes, hoh, Just walk a mile in my shoes, yoh, Yeah, before you abuse, Criticize and accuse, Walk a mile in my shoes. Walk a mile in my shoes, hoh, Just walk a mile in my shoes, Yeah, before you abuse, Criticize and accuse, Walk a mile in my shoes. Recorded: 1970/02/19, first released on On Stage, June 1970 Way Down (Words & music: Layng Martine Jr.) Babe, you're gettin' closer, The lights are growing dim, The sound of your breathin' Has made the mood I'm in. All of my resistance Is lying on the floor, You're taking me to places That I've never been before. Oo, and I can feel it, feel it, Feel it, feel it Way down where the music plays, Way down like a tidal wave, Way down where the fires blaze, Way down, down. (Way, way on down, way on down). Oh, my head is spinnin', You got me in your spell, A hundred magic fingers, A twirling carrousel. The medicine within me No doctor could prescribe, Your love is doin' something That I just can't describe. Oo, and I can feel it, feel it, Feel it, feel it Way down where the music plays, Way down like a tidal wave, Way down where the fires blaze, Way down, down. (Way, way on down, way on down). Hold me again as tight as you can, I need you so, baby, let's go, Way down where it feels so good, Way down where I hoped it would, Way down where I never could, Way down, down. (Way, way on down, way on down). Way on down. Recorded: 1976/10/29, first released on single, June 1977 Wearin' That Loved On Look (Words & music: Dallas Frazier / A.L. Owens) I had to leave town for a little while. You said you'd be good while I'm gone, But the look in your eye Done told me you told a lie. I know there's been some carryin' on. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, Shoop shoop shoop shoop. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look. The ashtrays are all full of ashes, The floor needs a touch of the mop. There's a man downstairs With long bushy hair, He said your party was a three-day rock. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, Shoop shoop shoop shoop. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look. Baby, if you ever loved me, Then Bonnie and Clyde loved the law. A bird can't fly And I don't like apple pie, Yeah, a tree won't grow in Arkansas. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, Shoop shoop shoop shoop. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look. All right. I had to leave town for a little while. You said you'd be good while I'm gone, But the look in your eye Done told me you told a lie. Well, I know there's been some carryin' on. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, Shoop shoop shoop shoop. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look. Well, baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, Shoop shoop shoop shoop. Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look. Yeah, baby ... Recorded: 1969/01/13, first released on From Elvis In Memphis, June 1969 Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (Words & music: Bert Carroll / Russell Moody) Won't you wear my ring Up around your neck? To tell the world I'm yours, by heck. Let them see your love for me, And let them see by the ring Around your neck. Won't you wear my ring Up around your neck? To tell the world I'm yours, by heck. Let them know I love you so, And let them no by the ring Around your neck. Well, they say that going steady Is not the proper thing. They say that we're too young To know the meaning of a ring. I only know that I love you And that you love me too. So, darling, this is what I ask of you. Won't you wear my ring Around your neck? To tell the world I'm yours, by heck. Let them see your love for me, And let them see by the ring Around your neck. Well, they say that going steady Is not the proper thing. They say that we're too young To know the meaning of a ring. I only know that I love you And that you love me too. So, darling, this is what I ask of you. Won't you wear my ring Around your neck? To tell the world I'm yours, by heck. Let them see your love for me, And let them know by the ring Around your neck. And let them know by the ring Around your neck, And let them know, Wear my ring around your neck. Oh yeah! Recorded: 1958/02/01, first released on single, April 1958 We Call On Him (Words & music: Fred Karger / Ben Weisman / Sid Wayne) We call on Him Whenever storm clouds gather, We call on Him To light our darkest day, Why must it be That only when we're lonely And hopes are dim, We call on Him. Why don't we call on Him Before we lose our way? To count our blessings And thank Him while we May. We call on Him When noone else will answer, We ask of Him A reason to go on, When our cup of joy Becomes a cup of sorrow, Filled to the brim, We call on Him. Why don't we call on Him Before we lose our way? To count our blessings And thank Him while we May. Recorded: 1967/09/11, first released on single, April 1968 We Can Make The Morning (Words & music: Jay Ramsey) I just thought I heard a small voice crying, Looked again and saw that it was me. I feel like a little boy denying That he fears the night 'cause he can't see. Then a larger thought said stop your crying, Don't be scared to search 'cause you may find. Fate holds out a candle for your footsteps, Time rolls back the shadows of your mind. It's a long, long lonely night, You can make the morning if you try. It's a long, long lonely night, Oh, we can make the morning if we try. Girl, we can make the morning, You and I together, together. Loneliness is darkness' first companion, Spend the night alone and faith may bend. Share it all and see how fear starts fading, Chase away the shadows with a friend. Dawn's elusive light is just beginning, Now the day can push away the night. Dreams can make the sun appear much brighter, Hope creates a foothold for the light. It's a long, long lonely night, We can make the morning if we try. It's a long, long lonely night, We can make the morning if we try. Girl, we can make the morning, You and I, oh, together, together. It's a long, long lonely night, We can make the morning if we try. It's a long, long lonely night, We can make the morning if we try. It's a long, long lonely night, We can make the morning if we try. It's a long ... Recorded: 1971/05/20, first released on single, January 1972 Welcome To My World (Words & music: Ray Winkler / John Hathcock) Welcome to my world, Won't you come on in? Miracles, I guess, Still happen now and then. Step into my heart, Leave your cares behind, Welcome to my world Built with you in mind. Knock and the door shall be opened, Seek and you will find, Ask and you'll be given The key to this heart of mine. I'll be waiting there With my arms unfurled, Waiting just for you Welcome to my world. Mm, mm, welcome to my world. Recorded: 1973/01/14, first released on Aloha From Hawaii, February 1973 We'll Be Together (Words & music: Charles O'Curran / Dudley Brooks) Oh, I will never forget The first night we met 'Twas love I was searching for. My heart beat faster and faster, Oh, so much faster, Faster than it did before. Juntos estaremos, Siempre por siempre, Jun to ami Corazon Siempre esta ras. We'll be together And love forever, Nothing can change Our destiny. I knew the moment I kissed you, Couldn't resist you, Together we belong. And then I knew in that moment Just what this glow meant, True love had come along. We'll be together, Ever and ever, Close to my heart You'll always be. We'll be together And love forever, Nothing can change Our destiny. Recorded: 1962, first released on Girls! Girls! Girls! November 1963 We're Coming In Loaded (Words & music: Otis Blackwell / Winfield Scott) Oh, yes, we're comin' in loaded. Oh, yes, we're comin' in loaded. Now, hold the boat steady, Don't-a let it rock. Full speed a head Until we hit the dock. We're headin' for home, The fishing was great. We're coming in loaded 'Cause we're all out of bait. Well, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Well, well, well, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Oh, well, now, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Got 'em packed To the water line. Some got away, But the catch was fine. Never saw such big ones, Oh, man, oh, man. We're coming in loaded Just as fast as we can. Well, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Well, well, well, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Oh, well, now, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Now I'm gonna see my baby Soon as I get back. Knock on the door With my pockets packed. She'll look at me Well, she can't say no. We're coming in loaded So come on let's go. Well, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Well, well, well, well, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Well, well, well, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Well, well, (Yes), we're coming in loaded, Oh, mm, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Mm, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Bmm, mm, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Mm, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Mm, (Yes, we're coming in loaded), Hm mm, yes, we're coming in loaded, Hm, mm, (Yes, we're coming in loaded ...) Recorded: 1962/03/26, first released on Girls! Girls! Girls! November 1963 We're Gonna Move (Words & music: Vera Matson / Elvis Presley) Well, there's a leak in this old building. Yes, there's a leak in this old building. Well, there's a leak in this old building, We're gonna move to a better home. We got no pane in this old window, We got no pane in this old window. We got no pane in this old window, We're gonna move to a better home. Well, there's a hole in the roof Where the rain pours in, A hole in the floor Where it runs right out again. Well, there's a leak in this old building. Well, there's a leak in this old building. Well, there's a leak in this old building, We're gonna move to a better home. Well, there's a crack across the ceiling, Yes, there's a crack across the ceiling. Well, there's a crack across the ceiling, We're gonna find us a better home. Well, we got a stove without a chimney, We got a stove without a chimney. What good's a stove without a chimney? We're gonna move to a better home. Pullin' down window shades Is no use at all, The kids and the neighbors Can peep right through the wall. Well, there's a leak in this old building. Well, there's a leak in this old building. Well, there's a leak in this old building, We're gonna move to a better, Move to a better, Move to a better ho-ho-ho-home. Recorded: 1956/08/24, first released on Love Me Tender EP, November 1956 Western Union (Words & music: Sid Tepper / Roy C. Bennett) (Western Union, clickety clack). Oh, Western Union, (clickety clack). I had a fight with my baby, Ooh, how sorry I am. She won't talk to me no how. I'm gonna send a telegram. Western Union, (Western Union, Clickety clack), oh yeah, (Send my heart back without a crack), (Mm), send my lovin' baby back to me. She won't open my letters, She won't answer the phone. When I'm a-ringin' her doorbell, She says there ain't nobody home. Western Union, (Western Union, Clickety clack), oh yeah, (Send my heart back without a crack), (Mm), send my lovin' baby back to me. Western Union, (Western Union, Clickety clack), oh yeah, (Send my heart back without a crack), (Mm), send my lovin' baby back to me. »I love you« is my message, Just three words and no more. If she won't let you deliver, Slip it underneath her door. Western Union, (Western Union, Clickety clack), oh yeah, (Send my heart back without a crack), (Mm), send my lovin' baby back to me. Western Union, (Western Union, Clickety clack), oh yeah, (Send my heart back without a crack), (Mm), send my lovin' baby back to me ... Recorded: 1963/05/27, first released on Speedway, June 1968 What A Wonderful Life (Words & music: Sid Wayne / Jerry Livingston) What a wonderful life, this life I'm livin', What a wonderful life, livin' a life of ease, oh ho. Well, I got no job to worry me, No big bad boss to hurry me, It's a wonderful life, life's good to me. It's a wonderful road, this road I'm travelin', It's a wonderful road hidden beyond the hill, oh yeah. Well, it may go straight, or it may detour, But one thing that I know for sure, It's a wonderful life, life's good to me. I don't know where I'm going, Don't care where I'm going, Like the four winds are blowing I go on. Laughin' the day away, lovin' the night away Till the moon is gone. It's a wonderful life, this life I'm livin', What a wonderful life, livin' the life I love, oh yeah. Well, I've got neighbors, I've got friends Anywhere the rainbow ends. It's a wonderful life, life's good to me. I don't know where I'm going, Don't care where I'm going, Like the four winds are blowing I go on. Laughin' the day away, lovin' the night away Till the moon is gone. It's a wonderful life, this life I'm livin', What a wonderful life, livin' the life I love, oh yeah. Well, I've got neighbors, I've got friends Anywhere the rainbow ends. It's a wonderful life, life's good to me. It's a wonderful life, life's good to me. Oh, It's a crazy life, life's good to me. Umm, what a life ... Recorded: 1961/07/02, first released on Follow That Dream EP, May 1962 What'd I Say (Words & music: Ray Charles) Mm, hey momma, don't you treat me wrong, Come and love your daddy all night long, All right, hey, hey, mm, all right now. See the girl with the diamond ring, She knows how to shake that thing, All right, hey, hey, mm, all right now. Ah, (ah), oh, (oh), ah, (ah), Oh, (oh), ah, (ah), oh, (oh), Make me feel so good, Make me feel so good right now. Make me feel so good, Make me feel so good right now. Make me feel so good, Make me feel so good. (Tell me, what'd I say, Tell me what'd I say, Tell me what'd I say, Tell me what'd I say). Um, see the girl with the red dress on, She can do the dog all night long, All right, mm mm, uh, what'd I say. Tell me what'd I say, Tell me what'd I say, Tell me what'd I say right now. Tell me what'd I say, Tell me what'd I say right now. Tell me what'd I say, Tell me what'd I say. Ah, (ah), oh, (oh), ah, (ah), Oh, (oh), ah, (ah), oh, (oh), It's all right, Well, it's all right right now. Baby, it's all right, Baby, it's all right right now. Baby, it's all right, oh yeah. Baby, shake that thing, Baby, shake that thing right now. Baby, shake that thing, Baby, shake that thing right now. Baby, shake that thing. Well, I feel all right. (What'd he say, What'd he say right now. What'd he say, What'd he say right now. What'd he say, What'd he say right now ...) Recorded: 1964/08/30, first released on single, April 1964 What Every Woman Lives For (Words & music: Doc Pomus (born: Jerome Solon Felder) / Mort Shuman) She may say she needs Fancy bangles and beads, That's part of a woman's plan. But what ev'ry woman lives for, What every woman lives for Is to give her love to a man. Wise men have known Women can't live alone, So a woman should understand, That what ev'ry woman lives for, What ev'ry woman lives for Is to give her love to a man. He may not be the kind You find in picture books, A real life hero With dashing handsome looks. He may not be the guy That you've been dreaming of, But that won't stop you From giving him your love. So, dear, can't you see That it was meant to be? It's part, part of our destiny. 'Cause what ev'ry woman lives for, What ev'ry woman lives for Is to give her love to a man, And I hope that man is me. Recorded: 1965/05/13, first released on Frankie And Johnny, April 1966 What Now My Love (Words & music: Carl Sigman / Gilbert Becaud) What now, my love, now that you left me How can I live through another day? Watching my dreams turn into ashes And all my hopes into bits of clay. Once I could see, once I could feel, Now I'm a numb, I've become unreal. I walk the night, oh, without a goal, Stripped of my heart, my soul. What now, my love, now that it's over? I feel the world closing in on me. Here come the stars tumbling around me, And there's the sky where the sea should be. What now my love, now that you're gone? I'd be a fool to go on and on. Noone would care, noone would cry If I should live or die. What now, my love, now there is nothing, Only my last goodbye? Only my last goodbye! Recorded: 1973/01/14, first released on Aloha From Hawaii, February 1973 What Now, What Next, Where To (Words & music: Don Robertson / Hal Blair) Like a ship without a compass On a cold lonely sea, No beacon light of love To guide me through. I lost the only treasure That means anything to me. What now, what next, where to? I thought I had a love That would be mine eternally, I felt so sure you'd be forever true. Now everything I counted on Has crumbled under me. What now, what next, where to? You were part of every dream I dreamed, Of everything I planned, How could I know our castles Were built upon the sand? Won't heaven send an Angel, please, To tell me what to do? What now, what next, where to? What now, (what now), What next, (what next), Where to? Recorded: 1963/05/26, first released on Double Trouble, June 1967 What's She Really Like (Words & music: Sid Wayne / Abner Silver) What's she really like, The girl that you see me with? What's she really like, The one I'm so dreamy with? Well, let me tell you, she's wonderful, She's marvelous and she's mine. Talk about her lips, Her lips are so thrillable. I can't describe her kiss In words of one syllable. She's even more than adorable And what's moreable, she's all mine. You're asking if she loves me, Well, you don't know the half. You're wondering if she'll leave me, Ha, ha, ha, don't make me laugh. What's she really like, The girl I go on about? What's she really like, The one I'm so gone about? All I can say is she's wonderful, She's marvelous and she's mine. You're asking if she loves me, Well, you don't know the half. You're wondering if she'll leave me, Ha, ha, ha, don't make me laugh. What's she really like, The girl I go on about? What's she really like, The one I'm so gone about? All I can say is she's wonderful She's marvelous and she's mine. Adorable and she's mine. Marvelous and she's mine. Wonderful and she's mine. Recorded: 1960/04/28, first released on G.I. Blues, October 1960 Wheels On My Heels (Words & music: Sid Tepper / Roy C. Bennett) Gotta do some livin', Got the wanderlust, Better clear the highway 'Cause I'm gonna move some dust. Oh, I got wheels, Wheels on my heels, And I gotta keep rollin', Rollin' along. Lots of pretty dollies Try to fence me in, But I love and leave 'em, 'Cause a tumbleweed's my kin. Oh, I got wheels, Wheels on my heels, And I gotta keep rollin', Rollin' along. Why do I keep movin', Never settlin' down? Can it be I'm lookin' For a dream I haven't found? Oh, I got wheels, Wheels on my heels, And I gotta keep rollin', Rollin' along. Oh, I got wheels, Wheels on my heels, And I gotta keep rollin', Rollin' along. Recorded: 1964/03/03, first released on Roustabout, October 1964 When I'm Over You (Words & music: Shirl Melete) When I'm over you There'll be darkness Where my soul has been, And no light will ever shine again, When I'm ov-over you. When you're leavin' is over And there's not another tear to cry, In the silence of that last goodbye Just remember, remember this. When I'm over you There'll be darkness Where my soul has been, And no light will ever shine again, When I'm over, over you. Oh hoh... When I'm over you There'll be darkness, darkness Where my soul has been, And no light will ever shine again, When I'm over, over you. When I'm over you There'll be darkness, darkness Where my soul has been, And no light will ever shine again, When I'm over, over you. When I'm over you There'll be darkness, darkness Where my soul has been, And no light will ever, ever shine again, When I'm over you ... Recorded: 1970/06/07, first released on Love Letters From Elvis, May 1971 When It Rains, It Really Pours (Words & music: William Robert (Billy the Kid) Emerson) You know what it takes, You've got it, baby, You are the only one I chose. I got a feeling for you, baby, And you're the only one who knows About my troubles, troubles, troubles, Oh, when it rains, it really pours. La la da da da da da da da da da da La la da da da da da da da da da La la da da da da da da da da da da La la da da da da da da da da da La la da da da da da da da da da da When it rains, it really pours. You shouldn't have took away my love, dear, You know you thrill me from head to toe. You've got what you wanted, Now you left me, So that's the way the story goes. Well, I got troubles, troubles, troubles, Oh, when it rains, it really pours. Recorded: 1957/02/24, first released on Elvis For Everyone, July 19, 1965 When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Words & music: Wiley Walker / Gene Sullivan) Well, when my blue moon turns to gold again, When the rainbow turns the clouds away, Well, when my blue moon turns to gold again, You'll be back within my arms to stay. Well, memories that linger in my heart, Memories that make a-my heart grow cold, Well, well some day They're gonna live again, sweetheart, And my blue moon again will turn to gold. Well, when my blue moon turns to gold again, When the rainbow turns the clouds away, Well, when my blue moon turns to gold again, You'll be back within my arms to stay. Well, memories that linger in my heart, Memories are gonna make a-my heart grow cold, Well, you know some day They're gonna live again, sweetheart, And my blue moon again will turn to gold. Well, when my blue moon turns to gold again, When the rainbow turns the clouds away, Well, when my blue moon turns to gold again, You'll be back within my arms to stay. Recorded: 1956/09/02, first released on Elvis, October 19, 1956 When The Saints Go Marching In (Words & music: Traditional) Strike up the band, start the parade, Don't let that grand ol' rhythm fade. Just play that song, play that number, When the saints come marching in. Shake tambourines, play that cornet, That trumpet horn you won't forget. Your heart will hum to that number, When the saints come marching in. The cymbals clang, just pound that beat, Sounds like a hundred marchin' feet. It's fun to join that number, When the saints come marching in. See banners wave, oh, hear that ring, We all feel prouder than a king. 'Cause ev'ryone loves that number, When the saints come marching in. Recorded: 1965/05/15, first released on Frankie And Johnny, April 1966 When The Snow Is On The Roses (Words & music: James Last / Larry Kusik / Eddie Snyder / Ernst Bader) When the snow is on the roses, When the bluebird's flown away In my heart I will remember All the love we shared today. When the snow is on the roses, When the bluebird's flown away In my heart I will remember All the love we shared today. One more line! All the love we shared today. Recorded: 1970/08/24 Midnight show, first released on Live In Las Vegas, July 10, 2001 When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano (Words & music: Leon René) When the swallows come back to Capistrano, That's the day you promised to come back to me, When you whispered »Farewell« in Capistrano, 'Twas the day the swallows flew out to the sea. All the mission bells will ring, The chapel choir will sing. The happiness you'll bring Will live in my memory. When the swallows come back to Capistrano, That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me. When the swallows come back to Capistrano, That's the day I pray that you'll come back to me. Recorded: 1960, first released on In A Private Moment, January 1, 2000 Where Could I Go But To The Lord (Words & music: James B. Coats) Living below in this old sinful world, Hardly a comfort can afford. Striving alone to face temptation's score Won't you tell me Where could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go, oh, where could I go Seeking a refuge for my soul? Needing a friend to save me in the end, Won't you tell me Where could I go but to the Lord? Life here is grand with friends I love so dear, Comfort I get from God's own word. Yet when I face that chilling hand of death, Won't you tell me Where could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go, oh, where could I go Seeking a refuge for my soul? Needing a friend to save me in the end, Won't you tell me Where could I go but to the Lord? Where could I go but to the Lord? Recorded: 1966/05/27, first released on How Great Thou Art, March 8, 1967 Where Did They Go, Lord (Words & music: Dallas Frazier / A.L. Owens) The words of her promise, The flame of her faith, The love that would never drift away, Where did they go, Lord? Where did they go? You know somehow forever Slipped out of my hands, And my dreams ran away with the wind. Where did they go, Lord? Where did they go? You know sometimes I wish I had lost her to another, Oh, but Lord, she just walked off all alone. The heart that's within me isn't bitter, It's just empty and bewildered Because her love is gone. The passion I trusted, The truth that I leaned on, And the hope that would forever keep me strong. I cry out my questions, All the answers are gone. Where did they go, Lord? Where did they go? Where did they go, Lord? Tell me, where did they go? Recorded: 1970/09/22, first released on single, February 1971 Where Do I Go From Here? (Words & music: Paul Williams) If I knew the way I'd go back home, The countryside has changed so much I'd surely end up lost. Half remembered names and faces So far in the past, On the other side of the bridges That were burned once they were crossed. Tell me where, where'd the fool go? There's no one left to listen To a story without meaning That nobody wants to hear. Tell me where, where'd the fool go? When he knows there's something missing, Tell me where, where do I go from here? Where do I go from here? To get back home Where my childhood dreams and wishes Still outnumber my regrets. Go back to a place Where I can figure all the odds, Have a fightin' chance to lose the blues And win my share of bets. Tell me where, where'd the fool go? There's no one left to listen To a story without meaning That nobody wants to hear. Tell me where, where'd the fool go? When he knows there's something missing, Tell me where, where do I go from here? Where do I go from here? Tell me where, where'd the fool go? There's no one left to listen To a story without meaning That nobody wants to hear. Tell me where, where'd the fool go? When he knows there's something missing, Tell me where, where do I go from here? Where do I go from here? Tell me where, where'd the fool go? There's no one left to listen To a story without meaning That nobody wants to hear. Tell me where? When he knows there's something missing, Tell me where, where do I go from here? Where do I go from here? Tell me where? There's no one left to listen To a story without meaning That nobody wants to hear. Tell me where? When he knows there's something missing, Tell me where, where do I go from here? Where do I go from here? Recorded: 1972/03/27, first released on Elvis (Fool), July 1973 Where Do You Come From (Words & music: Ruth Batchelor / Bob Roberts) Where do you come from? Tell me who you are. Do you come from another world Or from some distant star? Where do you come from? Are you what you seem? Are you real, are you standing there, Or is it just a dream? Tell me more about yourself. Do you feel the way I feel? Are you just a vision, Or are you really real? Where do you come from? Angel, won't you say? Tell me all that there is to know, And tell me that you'll stay. Recorded: 1962/03/27, first released on single, October 1963 Where No One Stands Alone (Words & music: Mosie Lister) Once I stood in the night With my head bowed low, In the darkness as black as could be, And my heart felt alone and I cried, »Oh, Lord, don't hide your face from me«. Like a king I may live in a palace so tall, With great riches to call my own. But I don't know a thing In this whole wide world That's worse than being alone. Hold my hand all the way, Ev'ry hour, ev'ry day From here to the great unknown. Take my hand, let me stand Where no one stands alone. Take my hand, let me stand Where no one stands alone. Recorded: 1966/05/25, first released on How Great Thou Art, March 8, 1967 White Christmas (Words & music: Irving Berlin) I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, Just like the ones I used to know. Where those tree-tops glisten And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow. I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, With every Christmas card I write. »May your days be merry and bright, And may all your Christmases be white«. I-I-I-I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, Just like the ones I used to know. May your days, may your days, May your days be merry and bright, And may all your Christmases be white. Recorded: 1957/09/06, first released on Elvis' Christmas Album, November 1957 Who Am I? (Words & music: Charles »Rusty« Goodman) When I think of how He came so far from Glory, Came to dwell among the lowly such as I, To suffer shame and such disgrace, On Mount Calv'ry take my place, Then I ask myself this question, »Who am I«? Who am I that a King would bleed and die for? Who am I that He would pray, »Not my will, Thine Lord«? The answer I may never know, Why He ever loved me so, That to an old rugged cross He'd go, For who am I? When I'm reminded of His words, »I'll leave you never, If you'll be true, I'll give to you Life forever«, Oh, I wonder what I could have done To deserve God's only Son To fight my battles until they're won, For who am I? Who am I that a King would bleed and die for? Who am I that He would pray, »Not my will, Thine Lord«? The answer I may never know, Why He ever loved me so, That to an old rugged cross He'd go, For who am I? That to an old rugged cross He'd go, For who am I? Recorded: 1969/02/22, first released on You'll Never Walk Alone, March 1971 Who Are You? (Words & music: Sid Wayne / Ben Weisman) Who are you, who am I? Are we more than strangers passing by? Is this your dream? Are you in mine? Are we really here or lost in time? Will you be friend or lover? Show me the heart you conceal. Now is the time to discover If this feeling we're feeling is real. So close to love and yet so far. Just one kiss will tell us who we are. Will you be friend or lover? Show me the heart you conceal. Now is the time to discover If this feeling we're feeling is real. So close to love and yet so far. Just one kiss will tell us who we are. Recorded: 1967/06/20, first released on Speedway, June 1968 Whole Lot-Ta Shakin' Goin' On (Words & music: Dave »Curly« Williams / Sunny David (born Roy Hall)) I said, come on over, baby, Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Yeah, I said, come on over, baby, A whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Well, we ain't fakin', A whole lotta shakin' goin' on, mm. I said, come on over, baby, We got chickens in the barn, Whose barn, what barn, my barn. I said, come on over now, baby, We got the bull by the horn. Yeah, we ain't fakin', Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Well, I said, shake baby, shake. I said, shake, baby, shake now. I said, shake baby, shake. I said, shake baby, shake. We ain't fakin', Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Well, I said, come on over, baby, Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. I said, come on over, baby, A whole lotta shakin' goin' on. We ain't fakin', A whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Well, mum mum, mum mum. I said, shake, baby, shake. I said, shake, baby, shake now. I said, shake, baby, shake, all right. I said, shake, baby, shake. We ain't fakin', Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Well, I said, come on over, baby, A whole lotta shakin' goin' on. I said, come on over, baby. A whole lotta shakin' goin' on. We ain't fakin', Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Easy now, I said, shake, baby, shake. I said, shake, baby, shake now. I said, shake, baby, shake, uh huh. I said, shake, baby, shake, bop bop. We ain't fakin', Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Yeah, I said, come on over, baby, A whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Well, I said, come on over, baby, A whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Well, we ain't fakin', Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Yeah, mum mum, mum mum. I said, shake, baby, shake now. I said, shake, baby, shake now. I said, shake, baby, shake, all right. I said, shake, baby, shake, right right. You ain't fakin', A whole lotta shakin' goin' on. How wow wow now now now. I said, shake, baby, shake, now now. I said, shake, baby, shake, now now. I said, shake, baby, shake, all right. I said, shake, baby, shake, ah We ain't fakin', Whooooooh! Hoh, baby. I said, shake, baby, shake shake We ain't fakin', Whole lotta shakin' goin' on. Take it out, Jerry, take it out. Recorded: 1970/09/22, first released on Elvis Country, January 1971 Who Needs Money? (Words & music: Randy Starr) (A duet with Ray Walker) I'm on the right track For lots of kissin', So that ol' greenback I won't be missin'. All the greatest things In life are free. Who needs money? Not me. (Cash or credit, It doesn't matter, Long as my bankbooks Keep growin' fatter. Easy street is my Favorite avenue. Who needs money? I do.) Just pity all those millionaires They never can relax, Because they're always worrying About their income tax. Why waste time on High financing? I'd rather spend it On good romancing. What if my pockets Are empty as can be? Who needs money? Not me. Tell 'em about it! (Some folks save it, Some folks lend it. But as for me I wanna spend It. Give me some green And my skies will be blue. Who needs money? I do!) Stocks and bonds They only bore me. Interest holds no Interest for me. Who wants to sit in The lap of luxury? Who needs money? Not me! (When I go to sleep at night, Instead of counting sheep, I start countin' dollar bills, And then I'll fall asleep.) Making money Never thrills me, It's making love That really kills me. What can I lose With my philosophy? Who needs money? Not me! What do you want? (I want a big yacht I can cruise in, The kind that gals Just can't refuse in. All it takes Is a million or two. Who needs money? I do!) Any time Some gal starts flirtin' Now that I'm broke I'll know for certain She really digs My personality. Tell me, who needs money? Not me! (Poverty's the only thing That money cannot buy. So rich or poor it pays to have M-O-N-E-Y.) A gal who's tender, That's what I love. (It's legal tender I want a pile of. Just let my liquid Assets overflow.) You can't take it with you When you go. So, who needs money? (That lovely, lovely money) Who needs money? Not me! Recorded: 1967/02/22, first released on Clambake, November 19, 1967 Why Me Lord (Words & music: Kris Kristofferson) (Why me, Lord? What have I ever done To deserve even one Of the pleasures I've known? Tell me, Lord, What did I ever do To deserve loving you, And the kindness you've shown?) Lord, help me, Jesus, I've wasted It so, Help me, Jesus, I know what I am. Now that I know That I've needed you so, Help me, Jesus, My soul's in your hands. (Try me, Lord, If you think there's a way I can ever repay All I've taken from you. Maybe, Lord, I can show someone else What I've been through myself, On my way back to you.) Lord, help me, Jesus, I've wasted It so, Help me, Jesus, I know what I am. Now that I know That I've needed you so, Help me, Jesus, My soul's in your hands. Recorded: 1974/03/20, first released on Elvis As Recorded Live On Stage In Memphis, July 1974 Wild In The Country (Words & music: Hugo Peretti / Luigi Creatore / George David Weiss) A rose grows wild in the country, A tree grows tall as the sky. The wind blows wild in the country, And part of the wild, wild country, am I. Wild, wild like the deer and the dove, Wild and free is this land that I love. A dream grows wild in the country, A love grows tall as the sky. A heart beats wild in the country And here with a dream in my heart. Part of the wild, wild country am I. Part of the wild, wild country am I. Recorded: 1960/11/07, first released on single, 1961 Winter Wonderland (Words & music: Richard B. Smith / Felix Bernard) Sleigh bells ring, are you list'nin'? In the lane snow is glist'nin', A beautiful sight, We're happy tonight, Walkin' in a winter wonderland. Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird, He sings a love song As we go along Walkin' in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is Parson Brown. He'll say, »Are you married?«, We'll say, »No man! But you can do the job when you're in town.« Later on we'll conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we made Walkin' in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman Then pretend that he is Parson Brown. He'll say, »Are you married?«, We'll say, »No man! But you can do the job when you're in town.« Later on we'll conspire As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we made Walkin' in a winter wonderland. Walkin' in a winter wonderland. Walkin' in a winter wonderland. I said, a-walkin' in a winter wonderland. Recorded: 1971/05/16, first released on Elvis Sings The Wonderful World Of Christmas, October 1971 Wisdom Of The Ages (Words & music: Bill Giant / Bernie Baum / Florence Kaye) Listen to the wisdom of the ages, Listen to the words of many sages. Live each day as if it were your last. It's written in the stars, your destiny is cast, And that hourglass runs too fast no doubt, For the sands of time are running out. Listen to the wisdom of the ages, These words can be found in history's pages. Live each day for happiness can't wait, And love while you may, but heed the hand of fate. If the finger points it's too late no doubt, For the sands of time are running out. But the man who turns And escapes somehow Is the wisest of men, And to such a man I'd bow. Recorded: 1965/02/25, first released on Harum Scarum, November 1965 Witchcraft (Words & music: Dave Bartholomew / Pearl King) Don't do that, please stop it, Please stop it now. You know I can't take it, Please stop it now. My head is spinning A spell on me now. My head is spinning Going around and around, ah ha, ah ha. My head is spinning, ah ha, ah ha, Goin' around and around, Ah ha, ah ha, ah ha, Your witchcraft's got me Keep going down and down. Let me forget her, Don't mention her name. You know it brings back That old burning flame. It hurts to know That she don't feel the same. My head is spinning Going around and around, ah ha, ah ha. My head is spinning, ah ha, ah ha, Going around and around, Ah ha, ah ha, ah ha, Your witchcraft's got me Keep going down and down, yeah. I can't go on Since she left me alone. My one desire Is to try not to cry She might come back one day By, by and by. My head is spinning Going around and around, ah ha, ah ha. My head is spinning, ah ha, ah ha, Going around and around, Ah ha, ah ha, ah ha, Your witchcraft's got me Keep going down and down. Well, my head is spinning Going around and around. My head is spinning, ah ha, Going around and around, Ah ha, ah ha, ah ha, Your witchcraft's got me Keep going down and down. Well, my head is spinning Going around and around ... Recorded: 1963/05/26, first released on single, October 1963 Without Him (Words & music: Mylon R. LeFevre) Without Him I could do nothing, Without Him I'd surely fail. Without Him I would be drifting Like a ship without a sail. Without Him I would be dying, Without Him I'd be enslaved. Without Him life would be worthless, But with Jesus, thank God, I'm saved. Oh, Jesus, oh, Jesus, Do you know Him today? Please don't turn Him away. Oh, Jesus, my Jesus Without Him, how lost would I be. Without Him, how lost I would be. Recorded: 1966/05/27, first released on How Great Thou Art, March 8, 1967 Without Love (Words & music: Danny Small) I awakened this morning, I was filled with despair, All my dreams turned to ashes and gone, Oh yeah. As I looked at my life, It was barren and bare Without love I've had nothing at all. Without love I've had nothing, Without love I've had nothing at all. I have conquered the world All but one thing did I have Without love I've had nothing at all. Once I had a sweetheart Who loved only me, There was nothing, oh, That she would not give, oh No. But I was blind to her goodness And I could not see That a heart without love cannot live. Without love I've had nothing, Without love I've had nothing at all. Yes, I have conquered the world All but one thing did I have Without love I've had nothing at all. Recorded: 1969/01/23, first released on From Memphis to Vegas - From Vegas To Memphis, November 16, 1969 Wolf Call (Words & music: Bill Giant / Bernie Baum / Florence Kaye) Flip-flop-a-ki-yi, What a cutie pie I see. Oop shoop-a-doo-wah Lips of honey that's for me. Shim sham shimmie, Wanna howl and shout, I'm out to get you, baby, There's no doubt. I saw you standing 'gainst the wall, (wall) I whistled and I gave my all, (all) Now don't tell me you don't fall For that wolf call. Just a little kiss'll put me in a whirl, I'll never whistle, baby, at another girl. You love me, well, we'll have a ball, (ball) Why do you try to stall? (stall) Now don't tell me you don't fall For that wolf call, mm. For that wolf call, For that wolf call, For that wolf call ... Recorded: 1964/06/12, first released on Girl Happy, March 1965 Woman Without Love (Words & music: Jerry Chesnut) Her eyes tell the story so well, She tries hard to hide. So little expected, Too often neglected A woman stripped of her pride. Always so careful not to cry Not till I fall asleep, And there in the silence She lies with a tear on her cheek. The thought comes to mind That I read it somehow, Or hear it, I can't quite recall, That a man without love's Only half of a man, But a woman is nothing at all. She knows I don't love her Although heaven knows how I've tried. Her reason for living Is to go right on giving The one thing that she's been denied. Without any warning In the wee hours of morning, she cries. Hurt deep inside, She tries so to hide Is beginning to show in her eyes. Then a thought comes to mind That I read it sometime, Or hear it, I can't quite recall. That a man without love's Only half of a man, But a woman is nothing at all. Yeah, a man without love's Only half of a man, But a woman is nothing at all. Recorded: 1975/03/11, first released on Today, May 1975 Wonderful World (Words & music: Guy Fletcher / Doug Flett) This is a wonderful day, It's as bright as a day's ever been. There is a big yellow sun Looking down on a wonderful scene. Up in the blue sky birds fly And sing our cares away, And out of each throat each note Greets a wonderful day. This is the sound of a symphony Carried along on the Breeze. Even the flowers are swaying in time With the leaves on the trees. Heaven is found right here on the earth, It surrounds us in the wonderful things All around in this wonderful, wonderful, Wonderful, wonderful world. This is a wonderful day, It's as bright as a day's ever been, And there's a big yellow sun Looking down on a wonderful scene. Heaven is found right here on the earth, It surrounds us in the wonderful things All around in this wonderful, wonderful, Wonderful, wonderful world. Wonderful world, this wonderful world. Wonderful world, this wonderful world. Wonderful world, this wonderful world ... Recorded: 1968/03/07, first released on Flaming Star, November 1968 Wooden Heart (Words & music: Bert Kaempfert / Kathleen Twomey / Fred Wise / Ben Weisman) Can't you see, I love you? Please don't break my heart in two, That's not hard to do, 'Cause I don't have a wooden heart. And if you say goodbye Then I know that I would cry, Maybe I would die, 'Cause I don't have a wooden heart. There's no strings upon this love of mine, It was always you from the start, Treat me nice, treat me good, Treat me like you really should, 'Cause I'm not made of wood, And I don't have a wooden heart. Muss I' denn, muss I' denn Zum Städtele hinaus, Städtele hinaus Und du, mein Schatz, bleibst hier? There's no strings upon this love of mine, It was always you from the start. Sei mir gut, sei mir gut Sei mir wie du wirklich sollst, Wie du wirklich sollst, 'Cause I don't have a wooden heart. Recorded: 1960/04/28, first released on G.I. Blues, October 1960 Words (Words & music: Robin, Barry and Maurice Gibb) Smile, an everlasting smile, A smile could bring you near to me. Don't ever let me find you gone 'Cause that could bring a tear to me. This world has lost It's glory, Let's start a brand new story now, my love. Right now, there'll be no other time, And I can show you how, my love. Talk in everlasting words And dedicate them all to me, And I will give you all my life, I'm here if you should call to me. You think that I don't even mean A single word I say. It's only words, and words are all I have To take your heart away. Play it, James. You think that I don't even mean A single word I say. It's only words, and words are all I have To steal your heart away. It's only words, and words are all I have To steal your heart away. It's only words, and words are all I have To steal your heart away, (heart away). Recorded: 1969/08/25, first released on From Memphis to Vegas - From Vegas To Memphis, November 16, 1969 Working On The Building (Words & music: Winifred O. Hoyle / Lillian M. Bowles) Well, I'm a-workin' on the building, It's a true foundation. I'm a-holdin' up the bloodstained Banner for my lord. Well, I never get tired, tired, tired Of workin' on the building, I'm a-goin' up to heaven, oh, oh, yeah, To get my reward, my reward. Well, I'm a-workin' on the building, It's a true foundation. I'm a-holdin' up the bloodstained Banner for my lord. Well, I never get tired, tired, tired Of workin' on the building, I'm a-goin' up to heaven, oh, oh, yeah, To get my reward, my reward. Well, I'm a-workin' on the building, It's a true foundation. I'm a-holdin' up the bloodstained Banner for my lord. Well, I never get tired, tired, tired Of workin' on the building, I'm a-goin' up to heaven, oh, oh, yeah, To get my reward, my reward. Well, I'm a-workin' on the building, It's a true foundation. I'm a-holdin' up the bloodstained Banner for my lord. Well, I never get tired, tired, tired Of workin' on the building, I'm a-goin' up to heaven, oh, oh, yeah, To get my reward, my reward. Well, I'm a-workin' on the building, It's a true foundation. I'm a-holdin' up the bloodstained Banner for my lord. (Well, I never get tired, I never get tired From workin' on the building for my Lord), I'm goin' up to heaven, oh, oh, Lord, To get my reward. Recorded: 1960/10/30, first released on His Hand In Mine, November 1960 Write To Me From Naples (Words & music: Alex Alstone / James B. Kennedy) Write to me from Naples, Tell me all that's new. I loved you and Naples More than words can say. Call me Cara Mia, Tell me all that's new. Write to me from Naples, Keep my heart with you. I can hear a mandolino, Softly it cries, While I raise a glass of vino, Praising your eyes, Since we said a arrivederci My poor heart cries Just for a letter from you. Write to me from Naples, Tell me all that's new, Write to me from Naples, Keep my heart with you. Please come back, come back, Come back to me. Recorded: 1966, first released on A Golden Celebration, October 1984