G Am C G
From the Sun years of the Fifties and the birth of rock and roll
D7 G
Millions screamed to see him do his thing
Am C G
Elvis touched the life of every ear that heard him
D7 G
And they couldn't help but listen when he sang
C G
It's a long way from Memphis to that mansion in the sky
D7 G
But he kept his faith in Jesus all along
C G C
It's a long way from Graceland across Jordan to the Promised Land
G D7 G
But Jesus finally came to lead him home
Am C G
From the days of Love Me Tender to his momma's last farewell
D7 G
Some say he knew how long he had to stay
Am C G
His life was two days longer than the one who gave him life
D7 G
And he almost knew the number of the days