Elvis Presley - Early Morning Rain Lyrics






In the early mornin' rain
With a dollar in my hand
And an aching in my heart
And my -pockets full of sand
I'm a long ways from home
And I missed my loved one so
In the early mornin' rain
With no place to go

Out on runway number nine
Big 707 set to go
Well I'm out here on the grass
Where the pavement never grows
Where the liquor tasted good
And the women all were fast
There she goes my friend
She's rolling out at last

Hear the mighty engines roar
See the silver wing on high
She's away and westward bound
For above the clouds she flies
Where the mornin' rain don't fall
And the sun always shines
She'll be flying over my home
In about three hours time

This ol' airport's got me down
It's no earthly good to me
'Cause I'm stuck here on the ground
Cold and drunk as I might be
Can't jump a jet plane
Like you can a freight train
So I best be on my way
In the early mornin' rain
So I best be on my way
In the early mornin' rain
So I best be on my way
In the early mornin' rain





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  1. t.... ....

    My boy my boy 2020 xx

  2. F.... F....

    The time when flying and planes were equally romantic

  3. M.... A....

    Been flicking between this version and that of Gordon Lightfoot. Can't decide which is better. What do other people think?
    https://youtu.be/1pqttl9aWm0

  4. L.... S....

    Gordon Lightfoot is STILL Bragging Elvis covered this song...!

  5. t.... ....

    i'm a long way from home and I miss the love ones so

    can't jump a jet plane like you can a freight train

    I love you Elvis my boy my boy x

  6. T.... E....

    I feel bad for whoever thinks Elvis wrote this. Gordon Lightfoot's version is better. His style is better suited for it (should be, he wrote it).

  7. e.... ....

    *Elvis Presley!! Always!!🎶🌹💋😊💦 🇨🇷*

  8. p.... ....

    Both Elvis and Gordon Lightfood did this song justice in their own ways. I'm not even going to try and choose the best version. Fabulous songwriting! Stupendous singing! Can't leave out Jerry Reed's version. It proves how good of a singer that he really was. Beautiful song!

  9. t.... ....

    My boy my boy ❤️

  10. Y.... L....

    I MISS YOU KING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💨

  11. e.... ....

    Gordon lightfoot que gran artista! el paleto de tupelo lo interpreta de forma genial!

  12. O.... T....

    And the women were all fast...

  13. V.... H....

    He often sang other artists' songs and made them at least 10 times better! What a loss he died so young..

  14. Y.... L....

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  16. C.... J....

    Honestly, anytime I'm sad or upset I just listen to Elvis. He has this ability to calm me down like no one else can. God bless the king.

  17. B.... R....

    *Love*~~thanks for sharing

  18. S.... A....

    King 2018

  19. M.... C....

    Is the king of rock n roll

  20. b.... ....

    A special thanks to Gordon Lightfoot for the lyrics.

  21. C.... J....

    This will on forever

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  23. S.... J....

    sounds too low a key..wonder why? he sure had the range to go higher...would've showcased his voice better.

  24. G.... V....

    The greatest entertainer in history ... Elvis Presley.

  25. Y.... L....

    KING KING OF THE REAL SOULFUL RAW TALENT ELVIS FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  26. K.... D....

    This song always relax,s me

  27. D.... M....

    Love this song ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  28. T.... ....

    I was never an Elvis fan. This cover of Gordon Lightfoot's Early morning rain is brilliant. Thanks Elvis for doing it justice.

  29. T.... M....

    Thank you so much Jim for sharing your video.its beautiful.

  30. F.... B....

    Gordon light foot killer songwriter if just for Ed. Fitz. Should get an award for hauntingest song of lltime

  31. J.... S....

    I love all his songs he was one of a kind I miss him so I have a Elvis room full of his stuff and picture always regret not seeing him in concert.R I P sweet Elvis..

  32. t.... ....

    I came to this video expecting not to like this song by Elvis. But I was wrong he did a very good job. I would say in my opinion it's the third best version out there. With Peter Paul and Mary being first, Ian and Sylvia being second and Elvis a very surprising good third place. It's just my opinion so don't blast me on it.

    t.... ....

    tackless n tasteless this is #1 cover of all time

  33. V.... L....

    that yellow international sport utility was bought for uncle vester in 1976 when Elvis bought his last caddy Dec 1976

  34. P.... J....

    I here this in choir hunter

  35. R.... T....

    Valeu pela postagem.

  36. B.... S....

    So WHO is that guy walking on the beach? Definitely one of the biggest mysteries of Elvis' career!

    B.... S....

    Heard it was maybe a friend of his..a stunt double from his films

    B.... S....

    This was recorded shortly after the end of the Aloha Rehersal Show for a Hawaii promotional video for American TV.

  37. R.... F....

    I love all your songs and all of your movie to bad you had to pass away.

  38. D.... 1....

    Just wow, timeless. Rock In Paradise Elvis, one of the brightest flames to ever light up this world. (Also grab Uncle Geoff up there and do a few duets with him! ;) ya know... )

  39. K.... E....

    L O V E. ELVIS

  40. P.... F....

    nobody cant beat elvis

    P.... F....

    Absolutely.

    P.... F....

    Patty Figueroa Gene Autry was 10000000000000000000000000000000!0 times better to sing and play guitar than Elvis

    P.... F....

    Elvis and Gordy, great tune.

    P.... F....

    Billy Murray fan - Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Are Having A Laugh Aren't Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

  41. v.... w....

    MR Lighfoot was elated when Elvis covered his hit!!

  42. J.... D....

    super..

  43. c.... a....

    love this love Elvis xxx

  44. F.... R....

    where the liquor tasted good and the women were all fast!!!

    F.... R....

    Great, isn't it?

    F.... R....

    Francis V. Perkins - - let's go, I'll drive. L.o.L.!

    F.... R....

    LEO1WOLF I’m in Heres some gas money.

  45. V.... P....

    I love Elvis' music.  Where would some of us be if not for his music.  I'd be lying if I said I had another top favorite music.  He was always my #1 favorite.  I think my writing shows that.

    V.... P....

    Are you relative with him? You have 2 "s"-es. Or it;s a nickname?

  46. S.... N....

    Thank You Elvis.! It is so beautiful!

  47. A.... ....

    Very nice video! thank you..

    A.... ....

    RECUERDOS INOLVIDABLES DE ESTE GRAN CANTANTE UNO DE MIS FAVORITOS DE LA EPOCA

    A.... ....

    Tambien unos de mis favoritos!.un .saludito para ti..

  48. J.... E....

    Baby that's gonna be you flying over my home omg I can't wait mnmuuuaaahhhi I love you baby

  49. R.... P....

    Thank You Jack Lim & congratulation

  50. R.... ....

    A great song writer, Gordon Lightfoot, a great singer, Elvis, who takes the music seriously and to heart and you have a classic.  This was recorded live in Hawaii.  After the show Elvis and the orchestra stayed on stage and recorded several songs without an audience, which they used as bumpers for the different segments of the main concert.   To repeat its all recorded live, just as you see it, no overdubs.    The complete session can be seen on youtube.

  51. M.... M....

    My all time favorite.

    M.... M....

    Mike Miller . The Lord gave us Elvis to spread the world with love Unique talented beautiful inside & out 💋 the voice just so oooo beautiful & uplifting. This song just lifts my spirit every time I hear & sing along. RIP Elvis u are alive today in Spirit

  52. S.... B....

    Elvis, I miss you!

  53. A.... M....

    ONLY ONE.........ELVIS

  54. M.... ....

    RIP Elvis, you had an awesome voice. Enjoyed your live performace two times. Thank you for the memories.

  55. F.... ....

    This is one of Elvis' best songs. It's so beautiful.

  56. n.... ....

    RIP John Wikinson