Elvis Presley, often hailed as the King of Rock and Roll, is renowned for his iconic contributions to the world of music.
While he is best known for his rock and roll hits, his versatility as an artist is beautifully showcased in the heartfelt ballad, “The Last Farewell.”
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Released in 1976, this song captures the essence of saying goodbye and the deep emotions that come with parting, reminding us that Elvis was not only a rock legend but a master of the tender ballad as well.
Did You Know?
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- “The Last Farewell” is a song with lyrics by Roger Whittaker and Ron A. Webster, set to music composed by Roger Whittaker. Originally, it was written by Ron A. Webster as a poem inspired by the departure of his brother to Australia.
- Elvis Presley’s rendition of “The Last Farewell” is one of the most famous and cherished versions of the song. His emotional delivery and distinctive voice add a layer of depth and poignancy to the lyrics.
- Elvis recorded “The Last Farewell” at his home, Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee, and it was released as part of the album “From Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee.”
- The song’s release in 1976 was met with critical acclaim and resonated deeply with fans, demonstrating Elvis’s enduring ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level.
- “The Last Farewell” is a poignant reminder of Elvis Presley’s remarkable range as an artist, from the energetic rock numbers to the heart-rending ballads.
“The Last Farewell”
There’s a ship lies rigged and ready in the harbor
Tomorrow forOld England she sails
Tomorrow forOld England she sails
Far away from your land of endless sunshine
To my land full of rainy skies and galesAnd I shall be aboard that ship tomorrow
Though my heart is full of tears at this farewellFor you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
To my land full of rainy skies and galesAnd I shall be aboard that ship tomorrow
Though my heart is full of tears at this farewellFor you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tellI’ve heard there’s a wicked war a-blazing
And the taste of war I know so very well
More dearly than the spoken word can tellI’ve heard there’s a wicked war a-blazing
And the taste of war I know so very well
Even now I see that foreign flag a-raising
Their guns on fire as we sail into HellI have no fear of death, it brings no sorrow
But how bitter will be this last farewellFor you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
Their guns on fire as we sail into HellI have no fear of death, it brings no sorrow
But how bitter will be this last farewellFor you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tellThough death and darkness gather all about me
And my ship be torn apart upon the seas
More dearly than the spoken word can tellThough death and darkness gather all about me
And my ship be torn apart upon the seas
I shall smell again the fragrance of these islands
And the heaving waves that brought me once to theeAnd should I return safe home again to England
I shall watch the English mist roll through the DaleFor you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
And the heaving waves that brought me once to theeAnd should I return safe home again to England
I shall watch the English mist roll through the DaleFor you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
For you are beautiful, I have loved you dearly
More dearly than the spoken word can tell
More dearly than the spoken word can tell