Green, Green Grass of Home
Elvis Presley · Today
As I step down from the train,
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
Down the road I look and there runs mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
ItÂ’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, theyÂ’ll all be there to meet me,
All creatures smiling sweetly
ItÂ’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
The old house is still standing,
Though the paint is cracked and dry
And thereÂ’s an old oak tree that I used to play on
Down the lane IÂ’ll walk with my sweet mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
ItÂ’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Then I awake and look around me
Cold gray walls surround me
And I realize that I was only dreaminÂ’
ThereÂ’s a guard and thereÂ’s a sad old padre
Arm and arm weÂ’ll walk at daybreak
Again IÂ’ll touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, theyÂ’ll all be there to meet me
In the shadow of that old oak tree
As they lay me beneath the green, green grass of home
Green, Green Grass of Home
Elvis Presley's rendition of 'Green, Green Grass of Home' stands as a quintessential example of his early career's mastery of traditional folk and country standards. Recorded for the album 'Today,' the track showcases Presley's distinctive vocal timbre and his ability to infuse classic American ballads with a unique, driving energy that defined his signature style. Released in 1956, the recording captures the post-war era's fascination with nostalgic Americana, blending acoustic instrumentation with Presley's electrifying stage presence. As one of his most recognizable early works, the song exemplifies the transition from regional performer to national icon, cementing his status as the King of Rock and Roll through its enduring appeal and widespread adoption in popular culture.