Elvis Presley’s voice defined an era, but his lyrics—whether tender, rebellious, or soulful—gave his music its heartbeat. From rock ‘n’ roll anthems to heartfelt ballads, Elvis’s songs are a treasure trove of quotable moments. Here are over 100 Elvis lyric quotes, pulled straight from his iconic tracks, organized by theme. Let these lines take you back to the King’s unforgettable sound!
Love and Romance
- “Love me tender, love me sweet.” (Love Me Tender)
- “Wise men say, only fools rush in.” (Can’t Help Falling in Love)
- “Take my hand, take my whole life too.” (Can’t Help Falling in Love)
- “It’s now or never, come hold me tight.” (It’s Now or Never)
- “Don’t be cruel to a heart that’s true.” (Don’t Be Cruel)
- “Love me, love me, love me true.” (Love Me)
- “I need your love tonight.” (I Need Your Love Tonight)
- “You’re so square, but I don’t care.” ((You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care)
- “Kiss me quick while we still have this feeling.” (Kiss Me Quick)
- “I’ll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms.” (I’ll Hold You in My Heart)
Heartbreak and Longing
- “Are you lonesome tonight?” (Are You Lonesome Tonight?)
- “Do you miss me tonight?” (Are You Lonesome Tonight?)
- “I’m caught in a trap, I can’t walk out.” (Suspicious Minds)
- “Why can’t you see what you’re doing to me?” (Suspicious Minds)
- “My heart is breaking in two.” (I’m Leavin’)
- “You’ve lost that lovin’ feelin’.” (You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’)
- “I’ll remember you, as long as I have a heart.” (I’ll Remember You)
- “Tell me why you cried.” (Tell Me Why)
- “I’m so lonesome I could cry.” (I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry)
- “There goes my reason for living.” (There Goes My Everything)
Rock ‘n’ Roll Energy
- “I’m all shook up.” (All Shook Up)
- “A little less conversation, a little more action.” (A Little Less Conversation)
- “Well, shake it up, baby, now.” (Twist and Shout)
- “Let’s rock, everybody, let’s rock.” (Jailhouse Rock)
- “The warden threw a party in the county jail.” (Jailhouse Rock)
- “I’m a roustabout, catch me if you can.” (Roustabout)
- “Rip it up, tear it up.” (Rip It Up)
- “I’m ready, ready to rock ‘n’ roll.” (Ready Teddy)
- “Get with it, don’t be a square.” (Hard Headed Woman)
- “Shake, rattle, and roll.” (Shake, Rattle and Roll)
Fun and Playfulness
- “Hound dog, you ain’t no friend of mine.” (Hound Dog)
- “You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog.” (Hound Dog)
- “Teddy bear, let me be your lovin’ teddy bear.” ((Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear)
- “Put a chain around my neck and lead me anywhere.” ((Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear)
- “Tutti frutti, oh Rudy.” (Tutti Frutti)
- “I got a woman, mean as she can be.” (I Got a Woman)
- “Blue suede shoes, don’t you step on ‘em.” (Blue Suede Shoes)
- “C’mon everybody and clap your hands.” (C’mon Everybody)
- “I’m a king bee, buzzin’ around your hive.” (King Creole)
- ” Crawfish, see I got ‘em.” (Crawfish)
Hope and Dreams
- “If I can dream of a better land.” (If I Can Dream)
- “Where all my brothers walk hand in hand.” (If I Can Dream)
- “There must be peace and understanding sometime.” (If I Can Dream)
- “Tomorrow will be a brighter day.” (Tomorrow Is a Long Time)
- “I’ll take a chance on tomorrow.” (Tomorrow Never Comes)
- “Somewhere a star is shining for me.” (Follow That Dream)
- “Follow that dream wherever it may lead.” (Follow That Dream)
- “I believe in the man in the sky.” (I Believe in the Man in the Sky)
- “There’s a brand new day on the horizon.” (Edge of Reality)
- “I’ve got confidence in everything I do.” (I’ve Got Confidence)
Faith and Gospel
- “Peace in the valley for me.” ((There’ll Be) Peace in the Valley)
- “I believe every drop of rain that falls.” (I Believe)
- “Swing low, sweet chariot.” (Swing Low, Sweet Chariot)
- “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound.” (Amazing Grace)
- “He touched me, and now I am free.” (He Touched Me)
- “Take my hand, precious Lord.” (Precious Lord, Take My Hand)
- “How great Thou art.” (How Great Thou Art)
- “Crying in the chapel, I found peace.” (Crying in the Chapel)
- “Lead me, guide me along the way.” (Lead Me, Guide Me)
- “Somebody bigger than you and I.” (Somebody Bigger Than You and I)
Loneliness and Reflection
- “I walk alone, my shadow’s my friend.” (I Walk Alone)
- “In the ghetto, people don’t you understand?” (In the Ghetto)
- “A child needs a helping hand.” (In the Ghetto)
- “Yesterday is dead and gone.” (Tomorrow Never Comes)
- “I’m left, you’re right, she’s gone.” (I’m Left, You’re Right, She’s Gone)
- “Heartbreak Hotel, I’m so lonely.” (Heartbreak Hotel)
- “Since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell.” (Heartbreak Hotel)
- “Fame and fortune, how empty they can be.” (Fame and Fortune)
- “One night with you is what I’m praying for.” (One Night)
- “Lonely river flows to the sea.” (Lonely Man)
Passion and Desire
- “Burning love, I’m just a hunk of it.” (Burning Love)
- “Lord Almighty, I feel my temperature rising.” (Burning Love)
- “I want you, I need you, I love you.” (I Want You, I Need You, I Love You)
- “Hold me close, hold me tight.” (I Want You, I Need You, I Love You)
- “Surrender, I’m yours forever.” (Surrender)
- “Fever, what a lovely way to burn.” (Fever)
- “I’m in love, I’m all shook up.” (All Shook Up)
- “One-sided love affair, it’s unfair.” (One-Sided Love Affair)
- “I feel so bad, I’ve got a worried mind.” (I Feel So Bad)
- “You give me fever when you kiss me.” (Fever)
Life’s Ups and Downs
- “Trouble, I’m evil, my middle name is misery.” (Trouble)
- “I’ve been downhearted, baby.” (Wear My Ring Around Your Neck)
- “Good luck charm, come and be with me.” (Good Luck Charm)
- “The walls have ears, don’t you know?” (Walls Have Ears)
- “Life goes on, spinning round.” (Life)
- “Patch it up, baby, we can’t let go.” (Patch It Up)
- “I’ve got a thing about you, baby.” (I’ve Got a Thing About You Baby)
- “Don’t cry, Daddy, I’ll be back.” (Don’t Cry Daddy)
- “Memories, pressed between the pages.” (Memories)
- “It’s over, it’s over, it’s over.” (It’s Over)
Bonus Lyric Gems
- “Viva Las Vegas, bright lights city.” (Viva Las Vegas)
- “Return to sender, address unknown.” (Return to Sender)
- “Bossa nova, baby, let’s dance.” (Bossa Nova Baby)
- “Rubberneckin’, stop lookin’ at me.” (Rubberneckin’)
- “Polk salad Annie, gators got your granny.” (Polk Salad Annie)
- “Big boss man, can’t you hear me?” (Big Boss Man)
- “Kentucky rain keeps pouring down.” (Kentucky Rain)
- “Always on my mind, you’re there.” (Always on My Mind)
- “Wooden heart, can’t you see?” (Wooden Heart)
- “An American trilogy, glory hallelujah.” (An American Trilogy)
Extra Hits
- “Sweet Caroline, good times never seemed so good.” (Sweet Caroline)
- “My way, I did it my way.” (My Way)
- “A mess of blues, I’m in deep.” (A Mess of Blues)
- “Guitar man, playin’ all night long.” (Guitar Man)
- “Promised land, I’m bound to go.” (Promised Land)
These Elvis lyric quotes capture the magic of his music—timeless, emotional, and electrifying. Which song lyric speaks to you? Share it below and keep the King’s legacy alive!
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