Elvis has just left the building
(spoken :
) Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has just left the building !
+ D - Em - C - D (2x)
D Em
Elvis has just left the building,
C D
those are his footprints, right there.
D Em
Elvis has just left the building,
F G
to climb up that heavenly stair.
Em D
1. He gave away Cadillacs once in a while,
F G
had sex
in his underpants, yes, he had style !
Em D
Bell-bottom jump suits ? That's them in a pile !
F
G
But he don't need 'em now, 'cause he's makin' Jesus smile !
D Em
Elvis has just left the building,
C D
those are his footprints, right there.
D Em
Elvis has just left the building,
F G
to climb up that heavenly stair.
Em D
2. The angels all love him, he brings them relief
F
G
with droplets
of moisture from his handkerchief !
Em D
Cher'bim
'n ser'phim whizz over his head.
F
G
Jesus, let him come back ! We don't want Elvis dead !
+ instrumental = CHORUS
Em D
3. So what if he looks like a wart-hog in heat ?
F G
He knows we all love him,
we'll just watch him eat.
Em D
So take down the foil from his
hotel retreat,
F
G
and
bring back The King for the man in the street!
D Em
Elvis has just left the building,
C D
those are his footprints, right
there.
D Em
Elvis has just left the building,
F C G
He's up there with Jesus, in a big purple chair !
(Frank Zappa)