From Graceland To The Promised Land

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