AIN'T IT A PITY! (Song Demo)

Ain't it a pity (listen) -

 a simple song tribute (new title) I wrote and composed 

after visiting Memphis and Graceland in 1999. 

This demo version, as arranged by Raul Scacchi, 

was recorded in Raul's home studio at Sinarades, Corfu, Greece. 

Ain’t it a pity

“Taking care of business” – 

That’s what Elvis said. 

Taking care of business, 

It’s a pity that he’s dead. 

Ain’t it a pity, ain’t it a pity, 

Ain’t it a pity that he’s dead, 

Ain’t it a pity, pity, pity, 

Ain’t it a pity that he’s dead. 

I went down to Memphis 

To greet him at his grave- 

I thought I heard his “howdy” – 

And I think I saw him wave. 

Ain’t it a pity…(CHORUS) 

“Taking care of business”- 

That’s what Elvis said. 

It’s a shame about his diet, 

And the pills he popped in bed. 

Ain't it a pity...

Well, I went down to Graceland

To see what it's about.

I quite enjoyed the home-tour

'Til the King began to shout -

"I'm taking care of business, 

Y'all of you git out!

I'm coming home to live here -

Have no fear but have no doubt!".

Ain’t it a pity…(CHORUS)

Raul and Jim, Corfu gigs.