About the song
There Goes My Everything – Elvis Presley’s Heartfelt Ballad of Love and Loss
There Goes My Everything is one of Elvis Presley’s most touching ballads, showcasing his deep emotional range and powerful voice. Recorded in 1970 for his album Elvis Country (I’m 10,000 Years Old), the song was originally written by Dallas Frazier and first made popular by Jack Greene in 1966. Elvis’s version, however, brought a unique warmth and sincerity that resonated with audiences worldwide.
The song tells a sad yet beautiful story of heartbreak. The lyrics describe a man watching the love of his life walk away, knowing that everything he once cherished is now gone. Lines like “There goes my reason for living” and “There goes the one of my dreams” express deep sorrow and regret, making the song relatable to anyone who has experienced lost love.
Musically, There Goes My Everything blends country and pop, with a slow and graceful melody that allows Elvis’s voice to shine. The soft instrumentation, including gentle piano and strings, adds to the song’s emotional depth. Elvis delivers each line with tenderness and feeling, making the listener feel the pain and longing behind the words.
Though Elvis was known as the King of Rock and Roll, he had a strong connection to country and gospel music. His version of There Goes My Everything reflects his ability to bring deep emotion to any genre. The song remains a favorite among Elvis fans, proving that his music was not just about excitement and energy but also about heartfelt emotion and timeless storytelling.
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Lyrics
One, two, three
There goes my only possession
Oh, there goes my everything
I hear footsteps slowly walking
As they gently walk across the lonely floor
And a voice is softly saying
Darling, this will be goodbye for evermore
There goes my reason for living
Oh, there goes the one of my dreams
There goes my only possession
Oh, there goes my everything
As my memory turns back the pages
I can see the happy years we’ve had before
Now the love that kept this old heart beating
Has been shattered by the closing of the door
Well, there goes my reason for living
Oh, there goes the one of my dreams
Well, there goes my only possession
Oh, there goes my everything
There goes my only possession
Oh, there goes my everything
