Hound Dog - song and lyrics by Elvis Presley | Spotify

About The Song

“Hound Dog” is a popular song by Elvis Presley. It was first recorded by Big Mama Thornton in 1952, but Presley’s version, released in 1956, is the more famous one. The song is a blues standard and is considered one of the most iconic songs of the rock and roll era.

The song is about a woman who is tired of her man’s whining and complaining. She tells him that he is “nothing but a hound dog” and that he should just stop crying all the time.

The song’s lyrics are simple and direct, but they are also powerful and evocative. The song’s melody is catchy and memorable, and Presley’s performance is energetic and charismatic. All of these factors have helped to make “Hound Dog” one of the most popular songs of all time.

“Hound Dog” has been covered by many artists over the years, including Aretha Franklin, The Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix. It has also been featured in many films and television shows. The song is a classic example of rock and roll music, and it continues to be enjoyed by fans of all ages.

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Lyrics

You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine

When they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
When they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
You ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine

You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine

When they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
When they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine

When they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
You know they said you was high-classed
Well, that was just a lie
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
And you ain’t no friend of mine

You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
You ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog
Cryin’ all the time
Well, you ain’t never caught a rabbit
You ain’t no friend of mine