I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago
Elvis Presley · Elvis Country
I'll lick the guy that says it isn't so
I was born about ten thousand years ago
There ain't nothing in this world that I don't know
I saved king DavidÂ’s life and he offered me a wife
I said now you're talking business have a chair
Yeah, I was born about ten thousand years ago
Ain't nothing in this world that I don't know
Saw Peter, Paul and Moses playing ring around the roses
I'll lick the guy that says it isn't so
I was born about ten thousand years ago
Ain't nothing in this world that I don't know
I saw old pharaoh's daughter bring Moses from the water
I'll lick the guy that says it isn't so
I was there when old Noah built the ark
And I crawled in the window after dark
I saw Jonah eat the whale and dance with the lion's tale
And I crossed over Canaan on a log
I was born about ten thousand years ago
Ain't nothing in this world that I don't know
I saw old pharaoh's daughter bring Moses from the water
I'll lick the guy that says it isn't so
Yeah, I was born about ten thousand years ago
Ain't nothing in this world that I don't know
Saw Peter, Paul and Moses playing ring around the roses
I'll lick the guy that says it isn't so
I was there when old Noah built the ark
And I crawled in the window after dark
I saw Jonah eat the whale and dance with the lion's tale
And I crossed over Canaan on a log
I was born about ten thousand years ago
There ain't nothing in this world that I don't know
I saved king DavidÂ’s life and he offered me a wife
I said now you're talking business have a chair
Yeah, I was born about ten thousand years ago
Ain't nothing in this world that I don't know
Saw Peter, Paul and Moses playing ring around the roses
I'll lick the guy that says it isn't so
I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago
Recorded during a prolific period of experimentation, this track appears on the 1971 album Elvis Country, marking a deliberate shift toward country and gospel influences in Presley's later career. The song reflects the artist's willingness to explore unconventional themes and storytelling within his discography, moving beyond his earlier rock and roll foundations. As part of a body of work that consistently blended genres, this recording showcases the depth of his vocal delivery and the evolving production styles of the early 1970s. It stands as a testament to his enduring ability to adapt his sound while maintaining the emotional resonance that defined his legacy. The track remains a notable song in his extensive catalogue, illustrating the breadth of his musical exploration during a transformative era.