Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American sin… Read Full Bio ↴Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".

Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number one hit in the United States. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, made him enormously popular—and controversial.

In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate, just 42 years of age.

Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.

I Got Lucky
Elvis Presley Lyrics

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Never found a four leaf clover to bring good luck to me
No rabbit's foot no lucky star no magic wishing tree
But I got lucky, yes I got lucky
When I found you, oh yeah!

Got no rainbow around my shoulder, no horseshoe on my door
But I got you to hold me tight and who could ask for more
Oh I got lucky, yes I got lucky

When I found you,

I always walk around with all my fingers crossed
I'm afraid the love I found just might get lost
So won't you tell me that you love me, hurry up and name the day
And then I'll know that my good luck is really here to stay
Oh I got lucky, yes I got lucky
When I found you

I always walk around with all my fingers crossed
I'm afraid the love I found just might get lost
So won't you tell me that you love me, hurry up and name the day
And then I'll know that my good luck is really here to stay
Oh I got lucky, yes I got lucky
When I found you

Oh I got lucky, yes I got lucky
When I found you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "I Got Lucky" describe the singer's good fortune in finding love. He laments that he has never had luck in the traditional sense, never finding a four-leaf clover, a rabbit's foot, a lucky star, or a magic wishing tree. However, he has found something far more important: a loving partner who makes him feel lucky. He compares their love to the good luck symbols he has never had, saying that he has "got you to hold me tight and who could ask for more."

Despite his newfound luck, the singer remains somewhat anxious that it will not last. He confesses that he always walks around with his fingers crossed, afraid that the love he has found will somehow slip away. He implores his lover to assure him that their love is real and lasting, saying that if they "name the day," he will know that his good luck is truly here to stay.

Overall, the lyrics of "I Got Lucky" celebrate the joy and transformative power of finding love. The singer feels that he has hit the jackpot, even if he has never had much luck with more traditional symbols of fortune.

Line by Line Meaning

Never found a four leaf clover to bring good luck to me
I have never been able to find a four-leaf clover, rabbit's foot, lucky star, or wishing tree; nothing that is supposed to bring good luck.

But I got lucky, yes I got lucky
However, I did eventually become fortunate when I found you.

Got no rainbow around my shoulder, no horseshoe on my door
I do not have a rainbow or a horseshoe, both of which are symbols of good luck.

But I got you to hold me tight and who could ask for more
But I have you, which is more precious than any good luck charm.

I always walk around with all my fingers crossed
I am always anxious and worried that the love that I have found might disappear or not work out.

I'm afraid the love I found just might get lost
I am worried that the love that I have found might disappear or not work out.

So won't you tell me that you love me, hurry up and name the day
Therefore, I am asking you to please tell me that you love me and to hurry up and propose so that I know that our love is here to stay.

And then I'll know that my good luck is really here to stay
If you propose and commit to our relationship, I will know that our love will last and that I am truly lucky for having found you.

Oh I got lucky, yes I got lucky
Overall, I am lucky because I found you.

When I found you
The moment when I met you was when my luck changed for the better.

Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN WEISMAN, DOLORES FULLER, FRED WISE

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