Proud Mary
Elvis Presley · Elvis as Recorded at Madison Square Garden
Left a good job in the city
Workin' for the man every night and day
Haven't ever lost one minute of sleeping
Worried about the way things might have been
A big wheel keeps on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin' on a river
Rollin, rollin, rollin on a river
If you come down to the river
I betcha you're gonna find some people who live
You don't have to worry
'Cause you have no money
People along the river are happy to give
I said a big wheel keeps on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin' on a river
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on a river
Workin' for the man every night and day
Haven't ever lost one minute of sleeping
Worried about the way things might have been
A big wheel keeps on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin' on a river
Rollin, rollin, rollin on a river
If you come down to the river
I betcha you're gonna find some people who live
You don't have to worry
'Cause you have no money
People along the river are happy to give
I said a big wheel keeps on turnin'
Proud Mary keeps on burnin', rollin', rollin'
Rollin' on a river
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on a river
Proud Mary
Elvis Presley's 'Proud Mary' stands as a defining rock and roll anthem from his 1967 recording session at Madison Square Garden. The track showcases his commanding vocal power and dynamic stage presence, blending bluesy grit with the electric energy of the era. Recorded for the album 'Elvis as Recorded at Madison Square Garden,' the song captures the raw intensity of his live performances, distinguishing it from his studio work. As a staple of his discography, 'Proud Mary' remains a powerful testament to his ability to deliver high-octane rock and roll that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide during the late 1960s.