About the song
There are some voices in music that transcend time, and **ELVIS** is one of them. Known as the King of Rock and Roll, his influence reached far beyond the genre that made him famous. While many associate him with hip-shaking rhythms and electrifying performances, his ability to interpret a song with depth and emotion is just as legendary. One shining example of this is his rendition of **Bridge Over Troubled Water**, a song originally recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in 1970.
Written by Paul Simon, **Bridge Over Troubled Water** was already a masterpiece before **ELVIS** put his own spin on it. The song’s gospel-inspired message of comfort and unwavering support resonated deeply with audiences. But when **ELVIS** recorded his version in 1970, something magical happened. His powerful, soul-stirring vocals gave the song a new dimension—one that felt even more personal, almost like a prayer. He infused it with raw emotion, transforming it into something grand yet intimate, a heartfelt plea wrapped in sweeping orchestration.
Unlike the gentle, piano-driven original, **ELVIS**’s take on the song builds gradually, starting with a tender opening before soaring into a climactic, almost operatic finale. His voice, rich with experience and conviction, carries the weight of every lyric. When he sings, *”Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down,”* there’s a sense of devotion and sincerity that makes the words feel even more profound.
This version of **Bridge Over Troubled Water** became one of the standout performances of his later years, particularly in his live shows. It showcased his ability to blend rock, gospel, and orchestral grandeur into something uniquely his own. Whether you’re a lifelong **ELVIS** fan or hearing this version for the first time, it’s impossible to ignore the passion he pours into every note.
In the end, **ELVIS** didn’t just cover **Bridge Over Troubled Water**—he made it his own.
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Lyrics
One, two
One, two, three, four
We’ve got to patch it up baby
Before we fall apart at the seams
We’ve got to patch it up baby
We can’t let time unravel our dreams
Let’s go back and touch the past
One more night is all I ask
Get that feeling, that old feeling, feelin-eelin’
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We got to patch it up baby
Let’s sweep out all the cobwebs in our hearts
We’ve got to patch it up baby
Before indifference pulls us apart
Don’t let a good love die
Let’s give it just one more try
With that feeling, that old feeling, feelin-eelin’
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
We can patch it up baby
Patch it up with a whole lotta love
With a whole lotta love
