King of the Whole Wide World
Elvis Presley · Kid Galahad/Girls Girls Girls!
A poor man wants the oyster
A rich man wants the pearl
But the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Come on letÂ’s sing, sing brother sing
Â’cos the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
The rich man wants the princess
The poor man just wants a girl
But the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Come on letÂ’s sing, sing brother sing
Â’cos the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
A poor man wants to be a rich man
A rich man wants to be a king
But the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Come on letÂ’s sing, sing brother sing
Â’cos the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Come on letÂ’s sing, sing brother sing
Â’cos the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Of the whole wide world
Of the whole wide world
A rich man wants the pearl
But the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Come on letÂ’s sing, sing brother sing
Â’cos the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
The rich man wants the princess
The poor man just wants a girl
But the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Come on letÂ’s sing, sing brother sing
Â’cos the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
A poor man wants to be a rich man
A rich man wants to be a king
But the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Come on letÂ’s sing, sing brother sing
Â’cos the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Come on letÂ’s sing, sing brother sing
Â’cos the man who can sing when he hasnÂ’t got a thing
HeÂ’s the king of the whole wide world
Of the whole wide world
Of the whole wide world
King of the Whole Wide World
Recorded in 1958, this Elvis Presley track stands as a quintessential example of his early rock and roll fusion. Released on the Kid Galahad/Girls Girls Girls! album, the song showcases his signature vocal delivery and the energetic instrumentation that defined the late 1950s sound. As one of his most recognizable hits, it exemplifies the transition from country-influenced pop to the harder-edged rock style that would characterize his later career. The recording remains a staple of his discography, capturing the raw energy and charisma that made him a cultural icon during the golden age of rock and roll.