Elvis Presley: That s Alright, Mama
Elvis heard bluesman Arthur Crudup play this as a medium shuffle; The King,
himself played it in a rockabilly style with a bass pattern alternating
between the root and the fifth. Both are great.
Well, that s alright, mama
That s alright for you
That s alright mama, just anyway you do
Well, that s alright, that s alright.
That s alright now mama, anyway you do
Mama she done told me,
Papa done told me too
Son, that gal your foolin with,
She ain t no good for you
But, that s alright, that s alright.
That s alright now mama, anyway you do
I m leaving town, baby
I m leaving town for sure
Well, then you wont be bothered with
Me hanging round your door
Well, that s alright, that s alright.
That s alright now mama, anyway you do
