We're Gonna Move

Elvis Presley

About We're Gonna Move

We're Gonna Move is a song by Elvis Presley. The song is credited to Elvis Presley and Vera Matson, the wife of Ken Darby, the principal writer, published by Elvis Presley Music. The song was featured in the 20th Century Fox movie Love Me Tender and was released as an RCA Victor EP in 1956.


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1956
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Well there's a leak in this old building
Yes, there's a leak in this old building
Well there's a leak in this old building
We're gonna move to a better home

We got no pane in this old window'
We got no pane in this old window'
We got no pane in this old window'
We're gonna move to a better home

Well there's a hole in the roof where the rain pours in
A hole in the floor where it drops right out again
Well there's a leak in this old building
Well there's a leak in this old building
Well there's a leak in this old building
We're gonna move to a better home

Well there's a crack across the ceiling
Yes there's a crack across the ceiling
Well there's a crack across the ceiling
We're gonna find us a better home

We've gotta stove without a chimney
We've gotta stove without a chimney
What good's a stove without a chimney
We're gonna move to a better home

Pulling down window shades is no use at all
The kids and the neighbor can peep right through the wall
Well there's a leak in this old building
Well there's a leak in this old building
Well there's a leak in this old building
We're gonna move to a better, move to a better
Move to a better home.

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. One of the most popular musicians of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King". more »

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Written by: ELVIS PRESLEY, VERA MATSON

Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"We're Gonna Move" is a song performed by Elvis Presley. It was recorded in 1956 and was released for the first time on the 1997 album "A Date with Elvis."
Movie Soundtrack
The song was featured in the Elvis Presley film "Love Me Tender," which was his first-ever movie released in 1956.
Song's Origin
The song was written by Elvis' frequent collaborator, Vera Matson, along with her husband Ken Darby. The name 'Vera Matson' is actually a pseudonym used by Darby on several Elvis tracks.
Recording Details
The song was recorded in the 20th Century Fox Stage One, in Hollywood, California over two days, August 24 and 25, 1956.
Music Style
"We're Gonna Move" follows in Presley's tradition of mixing country, blues, and rock 'n' roll music styles.
Not Featured on Original Soundtrack
Despite being featured in "Love Me Tender," the track was not included on the original soundtrack EP.
Rare Performances
Unfortunately, there aren't any known performances of Elvis performing "We're Gonna Move" live in concert.
Belated Release
Although recorded in 1956, the song was not released on an album until 1997, over 20 years after Elvis' death.
Song's Theme
The song expresses the desire and decision to leave a place and start anew elsewhere, a theme which has some resonance with Elvis Presley's own life as he moved from the south to the west coast at the pinnacle of his career.
Limited Commercial Success
Unlike many other Elvis songs, "We're Gonna Move" didn't have large commercial success, mostly due to its belated release and not being included on the film's original soundtrack.

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