Promised Land Lyrics

The song Promised Land is performed by Elvis Presley in the album named Artist of the Century in the year 1999 .



I left my home in Norfolk Virginia
California on my mind
I straddled that Greyhound
And rode into Raleigh
And on across Caroline

We had motor trouble that turn into a struggle
Halfway across Alabam'
And that hound broke down and left us all stranded
In downtown Birmingham

Right away I brought me a through train ticket
Ridin' across Mississippi clean
And I was on that midnight flyer out of Birmingham
Smoking into New Orleans

Somebody help me get out of Louisiana
Just to help me get to Houston Town
There are people there who care a little about me
And they won't let the poor boy down

Sure as you're born brought me a silk suit
Put luggage in my hand
And I woke up high over Alberquerque
On a jet to the promised land

Working on a T-bone steak a la carte
Flying over to the golden state
Ah when the pilot told us in thirteen minutes
He would set us at the terminal gate

Swing low chariot come down easy
Taxi to the terminal zone
Cut your engines and cool your wings
And let me make it to the telephone

Los Angeles give me Norfolk Virginia
Tidewater four ten o nine
Tell the folks back home this is the promised land calling
And the poor boy is on the line

Working on a T-bone steak a la carte
Flying over to the golden state
Ah when the pilot told us in thirteen minutes
He would set us at the terminal gate



Elvis Presley - Artist of the Century

Jul 1999

  1. That's All Right
  2. Good Rockin' Tonight
  3. Baby, Let's Play House
  4. Mystery Train
  5. Trying To Get To You
  6. Heartbreak Hotel
  7. Blue Suede Shoes
  8. My Baby Left Me
  9. Lawdy, Miss Clawdy
  10. Hound Dog
  11. Any Way You Want Me (That's How I Will Be)
  12. Don't Be Cruel
  13. Love Me Tender
  14. Love Me
  15. Anyplace Is Paradise
  16. All Shook Up
  17. Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do!
  18. Let Me Be Your (Teddy Bear)
  19. One Night
  20. Jailhouse Rock
  21. Baby I Don't Care
  22. Treat Me Nice
  23. Don't
  24. Santa Claus Is Back In Town
  25. Trouble
  26. Hard Headed Woman
  27. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
  28. A Big Hunk O' Love
  29. A Fool Such As I
  30. Stuck On You
  31. It's Now Or Never
  32. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  33. A Mess Of Blues
  34. Like A Baby
  35. The Girl Of My Best Friend
  36. Such A Night
  37. Reconsider Baby
  38. Surrender
  39. Can't Help Falling In Love
  40. That's Someone You Never Forget
  41. Little Sister
  42. His Latest Flame
  43. Anything That's Part Of You
  44. Good Luck Charm
  45. She's Not You
  46. Return To Sender (From "Girls! Girls! Girls!")
  47. Devil In Disguise
  48. Memphis Tennessee
  49. It Hurts Me
  50. Down In The Alley
  51. Run On
  52. Tomorrow Is A Long Time
  53. Big Boss Man
  54. Guitar Man
  55. Tiger Man
  56. If I Can Dream
  57. In The Ghetto
  58. Suspicious Minds
  59. Don't Cry Daddy
  60. I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)
  61. Stranger In My Own Home Town
  62. After Loving You
  63. Only The Strong Survive
  64. The Wonder Of You
  65. Polk Salad Annie
  66. I've Lost You
  67. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
  68. I Just Can't Help Believin'
  69. Merry Christmas Baby
  70. I'm Leavin'
  71. An American Trilogy
  72. Burning Love
  73. Always On My Mind
  74. Promised Land (alt. take 5)
  75. For The Heart

Promised Land