About The Song
“Proud Mary” is a cover song by Elvis Presley of the original song by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Presley released his version in 1970 as a single from his album “On Stage.” It became a commercial success, reaching number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Presley’s rendition is characterized by his powerful vocals and upbeat tempo, adding his own unique flair to the song. His version has become a standout track on his album “On Stage” and has earned its place as a rock classic.
Both Presley’s cover and the original version by Creedence Clearwater Revival have become rock classics, and the song continues to be popular today. It has been covered by many other artists, including Ike & Tina Turner, Eric Clapton, and Bruce Springsteen.
Lyrics
Left a good job in the city
Workin' for the man every night and day
Haven't ever lost one minute of sleeping
Worried about the way things might have been
Been a lot of places down in Memphis
I umped a lot of babes down in New Orleans
Had a lot of shots at good times in the city
Till I hitched a ride on a river bout queen
A big wheel keeps on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin' on a river
Rollin, rollin, rollin on a river
If you come down to the river
I betcha you're gonna find some people who live
You don't have to worry
'Cause you have no money
People along the river are happy to give
I said a big wheel keeps on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin' on a river
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on a river
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