I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago
Elvis Presley · Elvis Now
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 the height of Elvis Presley's rock and roll dominance, I Was Born About Ten Thousand Years Ago appears on the 1964 album Elvis Now. The track showcases the King's ability to blend dramatic storytelling with upbeat rhythms, a hallmark of his mid-sixties output. While often overshadowed by his film soundtracks, this recording stands as a testament to his evolving vocal style and the dynamic production techniques of the era. The song reflects Presley's capacity to tackle unconventional themes within the pop-rock genre, maintaining the energetic delivery that defined his live performances and studio sessions. As part of a prolific period in his discography, the track remains a notable example of his versatility beyond his most famous hits.