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From a Jack to a King

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Words & Music: Ned Miller
From a jack to a king of loneliness to a wedding ring
I've played a ace and I won the queen
I walked away with your heart

From a jack to a king
With no regrets I stacked, I stacked the cards, I stacked the cards last night
And lady luck played her hand just right
You made me king of your heart

Oh for just a little while I thought that I might lose the game
Oh but just in time I saw that twinkle in your eyes
From a jack to a king of loneliness to a wedding, wedding, wedding ring
I played an ace and I won the queen
You made me king of your heart

For just a little while I thought that I might lose the game
Oh but just in time I saw, I saw that twinkle in your eyes
From a jack to a king from loneliness to a wedding, wedding, wedding ring
I played an ace and I won the queen
You made me king of your heart
Recorded: 1969/01/21, first released on Back in Memphis (From Memphis to Vegas)

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Deano1 (profile/ contact) wrote on Mar 5, 2010report abuse
A fun, but half hearted performance of the song makes for one of the lesser moments at the Memphis Sessions of '69 ("And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind", "Hey Jude", "Don't Cry Daddy" and "I'm Movin' On"). Elvis just seems to be having fun (almost mocking the female chorus when they do their "La La's" and a bit over the top on the repeating of the words "wedding" and "stacked") and as a listener it is enjoyable, but not a great track. 2 1/2 stars.
Steve V (profile/ contact) wrote on Apr 7, 2009report abuse
One of my favorites from 1969 but it seemed to be recorded or produced badly. The female voices dont help much either, but I love the vocal delivery.

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