Elvis Presley Doin' The Best I Can

Elvis Presley Doin' The Best I Can
Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. Elvis recorded it April 17, 1960 at RCA's Hollywood Studios. It is featured in the movie G. I. Blues. It is available on the G. I. Blues soundtrack; and Command Performances-The Essential 60s Masters II. Alternate versions are available on Silver Screen Stereo and Elvis Close Up

I gave my heart
I gave my love
Oh ho, my darling
I am true

Doin' the best
The best I can
But it's not good
enough for you

I tried so hard
So hard to please
Oh ho, my darling
What more can I do

Doin' the best
The best I can
But it's not good
enough for you

You know I was the kind who'd run
Any time you'd call
I guess I was the only one
Who didn't mind at all

I'll be a dreamer
I'll be a fool
Oh ho, my darling
My whole life through
Doin' the best
The best I can
But it's not good
enough for you

You know I was the kind who'd run
Any time you'd call
I guess I was the only one
Who didn't mind at all

I'll be a dreamer
I'll be a fool
Oh ho, my darling
My whole life through

Doin' the best
The best I can
But it's not good
enough for you
But it's not good
enough for you

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• jackiej61

[ElvisPresley95]

I can't believe that I didn't know this song before, but I know it now!

Man, what a voice.......so deep, silky, and clear!

He gives me goosebumps when he sings....amazing!

Great video, by the way! 5/5!!!!

[TheAlEBurns]

Words just cant do him justice. Thanx Jackie :)

[Mr345jeff]

Humpty,

The book "Elvis, a Life in Music" lists Scotty Moore, Tiny Timbrell, and Neal Matthews as guitarists the day they recorded this one.

[HumptyKing]

I love the guitar, not sure if it's James Burton, does anybody know who plays in this track?

Thanks

[1950therichard]

this is elvis what a great singer and a fine sound.

[elvis0960presley]

my kids are 18 and 23 and they know more Elvis songs than any other kids theyre age i know of. simply bcos he was the best and had a voice that wasnt just clear but deep,soleful and full of meaning.goosebumbs are normal. never forgotten,never equalled.

[AnkieStMartinLys]

this song is the story of my life. I'ts never been good enough

[SquillanteVincenzo1]

beutifulll of voice...beutifull

[GDdeKock]

@XxSternchenxX8 The best ballad ever!!!!

[hunkydude322]

thanks for posting was looking to find this song for long time wowwwwwwww thanks again 

[hamids355]

SOOOO beautiful and soft. My favorite American singer ever and for always. My 3 favorite singers of all time are: Ahmad Zahir, Elvis, and Julio Iglesias.

[rosechris48]

@alimac42 Agree hun, he is the greatest. Love and miss him so much.