Introduction
“Moody Blue” is a ballad written by Mark James and released as a single by Elvis Presley in 1977. It was the last No. 1 hit of Presley’s lifetime, topping the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart in February 1977. The song was also a hit on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles chart, peaking at No. 3. “Moody Blue” was released on Presley’s final studio album, also titled Moody Blue, which was released in June 1977.
The song is a melancholic reflection on a lost love. The lyrics describe the singer’s longing for his former lover and his inability to move on from their relationship. The song’s title reflects the singer’s mood, which is constantly changing between hope and despair.
“Moody Blue” is a classic Elvis Presley song that showcases his powerful vocals and emotive delivery. It is a timeless ballad that continues to be popular among fans of Elvis and country music alike.
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Lyrics
Well, it’s hard to be a gambler
Bettin’ on the number
That changes ev’ry time
Well, you think you’re gonna win
Think she’s givin’ in
A stranger’s all you find
Yeah, it’s hard to figure out
What she’s all about
That she’s a woman through and through
She’s a complicated lady, so color my baby moody blue,Oh, Moody blue
Tell me am I gettin’ through
I keep hangin’ on
Try to learn the song
But I never do
Oh, Moody blue,
Tell me who I’m talkin’ to
You’re like the night and day
And it’s hard to say
Which one is you.Well, when Monday comes she’s Tuesday,
When Tuesday comes she’s Wednesday,
Into another day again
Her personality unwinds
Just like a ball of twine
On a spool that never ends
Just when I think I know her well
Her emotions reveal,
She’s not the person that
I though I knew
She’s a complicated lady, so color my baby moody blue,Oh, Moody blue
Tell me am I gettin’ through
I keep hangin’ on
Try to learn the song
But I never do
Oh, Moody blue,
Tell me who I’m talkin’ to
You’re like the night and day
And it’s hard to say
Which one is you.