The Day Elvis Died Song Lyrics and Chords by Boxcar Willie
The Day Elvis Died
Written and recorded by Boxcar Willie
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I know why you cried the
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day Elvis
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died
When Hank was called away
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I cried all that
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day
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body needs a rainbow that
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they can look up
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to
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Elvis meant to
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you
So let your tears run down
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don't you run and
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hide
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the day Elvis
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died
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heard the Lovesick
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Blues
And all of your life you were
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raised on Blue Suede
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Shoes
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King of Country Music and the
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King of Rock and
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Roll
Their songs warmed our hearts their
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music touched our
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souls
So let your tears run down and
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don't you run and
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hide
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the day Elvis
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died
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the day Elvis
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died
FAQ
Who sang the the song The Day Elvis Died?
- The song The Day Elvis Died was sang by Boxcar Willie.
Who is Boxcar Willie?
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