Elvis Knievel Lyrics

He started doing crazy things when he was just a pup.

He climbed a ladder to the roof and pulled his tricycle up.

From the very tippy top, where the chimney spewed it's smoke,

He pedaled fast as he could go

And bravely went for broke.

The edge turned up ramp-like and off he jumped

His parents watched him soar

In fear and awe at what they saw

Then he sang like he'd never sung before.

He'd broken every record

And he'd broken every bone

He was Elvis Knievel

The greatest stunt singer ever known.

With the voice of a southern angel he would serenade the gals

While the men admired his daring skills and longed to be his pal.

His jumps and stunts grew wilder

With each insane new attempt

And Colonel Tim, his manager,

Kept his client tax exempt.

He'd broken every record

And he'd broken every bone

He was Elvis Knievel

The greatest stunt singer ever known.

Hollywood came calling

And he answered right away

Making bad films with the likes

Of Sandra Dee and Doris Day.

He leapt over rows of busses

And over tall buildings and steep canyons

While singing his hit songs

And wooing cute companions.

He crashed now and then in spectacular fashion

And finally decided on one final cash in.

He'd make one epic, musical, stunt-filled goodbye.

Leaving audiences cheering with tears in their eyes.

"Viva Jailhouse Clambake" was the worst film ever shown

And on hearing reviews and box office

The king expired on his throne.

He'd broken every record

And he'd broken every bone

He was Elvis Knievel

The greatest stunt singer ever known.

Elvis has left the building