I Got Lucky – Elvis Presley

Introduction

I Got Lucky is a song recorded by American singer and actor Elvis Presley for his 1962 film Kid Galahad. It was written by Fred Wise, Dolores Fuller, and Ben Weisman. The song was released as a single in 1962 and peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Singles chart.

The song is an upbeat rock and roll number with a catchy melody and Presley’s signature vocals. The lyrics are about a man who is grateful for his good fortune in life. He sings about how he has been lucky in love, career, and health. The song is a positive and optimistic message about the power of luck.

I Got Lucky is a popular song that has been covered by many artists, including Dean Martin, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The Beach Boys. It is a classic example of Presley’s early rock and roll sound and is considered one of his best songs.

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Lyrics

Never found a four leaf clover
To bring good luck to me
No rabbit’s foot, no lucky star
No magic wishing tree

But I got lucky, yes, I got lucky
(I got lucky, lucky when)
When I found you, oh oh, yeah

Got no rainbow around my shoulder
No horseshoe on my door
But I got you to hold me tight
And who could ask for more

Oh, I got lucky, yes, I got lucky
(I got lucky, lucky when)
When I found you
(When I found you)

I always walk around
With all my fingers crossed
I’m afraid the love I found
Just might get lost

So won’t you tell me that you love me
Hurry up and name the day
And then I’ll know that my good luck
Is really here to stay

Oh, I got lucky, yes, I got lucky
(I got lucky, lucky when)
When I found you
(I found you)

I always walk around
With all my fingers crossed
I’m afraid the love I found
Just might get lost

So won’t you tell me that you love me
hurry up and name the day
And then I’ll know that my good luck
Is really here to stay

Oh, I got lucky, yes, I got lucky
(I got lucky, lucky when)
When I found you
(I found you)

Oh, I got lucky, yes, I got lucky
(I got lucky)
When I found you