Presley-hound Dog — Elvis

The song was released as a single in July 1956 and topped the charts for 11 weeks.

You ain't nothin' but a hound dogCryin' all the timeYou ain't nothin' but a hound dogCryin' all the timeWell, you ain't never caught a rabbitAnd you ain't no friend of mine

"Hound Dog" is a definitive 12-bar blues rock 'n' roll anthem recorded by Elvis Presley in 1956. Originally written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for blues singer Big Mama Thornton , Elvis's version transformed the song into a global pop phenomenon. (As performed by Elvis Presley) elvis presley-hound dog

Elvis modified the original blues lyrics (which were about a "disgruntled lover") to be more nonsensical, including the famous line about catching a rabbit.

It sold over 10 million copies globally, becoming Elvis's best-selling single. The song was released as a single in

Well, they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieYeah, they said you was high-classedWell, that was just a lieWell, you ain't never caught a rabbitAnd you ain't no friend of mine

The song follows a standard 12-bar blues structure using three major chords (C, F, and G). (As performed by Elvis Presley) Elvis modified the

You can listen to the official audio or find the complete discography details on Elvis Presley's Official YouTube Channel or at Graceland .