The Day Elvis Died Chords
The Day Elvis Died by Boxcar Willie is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, F, D7 and G7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
C F C
I know why you cried the day Elvis died
D7 G7
When Hank was called away I cried all that day
C F C
Everybody needs a rainbow that they can look up to
G7 C
What Hank meant to me Elvis meant to you
F C
So let your tears run down don't you run and hide
G7 C
I know why you cried the day Elvis died
F C
Well all of my life I've heard the Lovesick Blues
D7 G7
And all of your life you were raised on Blue Suede Shoes
C F C
The King of Country Music and the King of Rock and Roll
G7 C
Their songs warmed our hearts their music touched our souls
F C
So let your tears run down and don't you run and hide
G7 C
I know why you cried the day Elvis died
G7 C
I know why you cried the day Elvis died