Introduction
“Girl Next Door Went A’walking” is a rock and roll song written by Bill Rise and Thomas Wayne and performed by Elvis Presley. It was released on the album Elvis Is Back! in 1960. The song is about a young man who is infatuated with his next-door neighbor. He watches her go for a walk one day and follows her, hoping to catch her attention. The song is a lighthearted and playful tune with a catchy melody. It was a commercial success, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
The song is notable for its use of Presley’s signature vocal style, which includes his distinctive vibrato and falsetto. The song also features a prominent guitar solo by Scotty Moore. The song has been covered by many artists, including The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and Bruce Springsteen.
“Girl Next Door Went A’walking” is a classic rock and roll song that is still enjoyed by fans today. It is a fun and upbeat song that captures the innocence of young love.
History of the Song
“Girl Next Door Went A’walking” was written in 1959 by Bill Rise and Thomas Wayne. The song was originally titled “The Girl Next Door”. Presley heard the song and decided to record it. He recorded the song on March 22, 1960, at RCA Studio A in Nashville, Tennessee.
The song was released as a single on April 8, 1960. It quickly became a hit, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. The song was also a hit in other countries, reaching number one in the United Kingdom and Canada.
“Girl Next Door Went A’walking” is one of Presley’s most popular songs. It is a classic rock and roll song that is still enjoyed by fans today.
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Lyrics
The girl next door went a’walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for lifeThe girl next door went a’walking
She knew it wasn’t right
She came home at half past ten
Late every nightThe girl next door went a’walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for lifeShe didn’t know love was so grand
She never took love second hand
But to my surprise
She thought that love was paradiseThe girl next door went a’walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for lifeThe girl next door went a’walking
She knew it wasn’t right
She came home at half past ten
Late every nightThe girl next door went a’walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for lifeShe didn’t know love was so grand
She never took love second hand
But to my surprise
She thought that love was paradiseThe girl next door went a’walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for lifeNow the two are married
Settled down for life
She walks by hand in hand
Late every nightThe girl next door went a’walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for life
Settle down for life
Settle down for life
Settle down for life