Gonna Get Back Home Somehow – Elvis Presley

About The Song

“Gonna Get Back Home Somehow” is a song by Elvis Presley, released in 1962. It’s a track that encapsulates Presley’s signature blend of rock and roll and pop. Here are five facts about “Gonna Get Back Home Somehow”:

Single Release: “Gonna Get Back Home Somehow” was released as the B-side to the single “Just for Old Time Sake” on March 23, 1962. While the A-side gained more attention, the song showcased Presley’s versatility.
Chart Performance: Although it didn’t achieve as much commercial success as the A-side, “Gonna Get Back Home Somehow” still managed to make its mark, reaching a respectable position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Album Inclusion: While not originally part of a studio album, the song has been featured on various Elvis Presley compilation albums, preserving its presence in the artist’s discography.
Songwriters: The song was penned by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, a prolific songwriting duo known for their collaboration with Elvis Presley on several successful tracks, including “Surrender” and “Viva Las Vegas.”
Musical Style: “Gonna Get Back Home Somehow” features a mid-tempo rhythm with a catchy melody, showcasing Presley’s smooth vocal delivery. The song combines elements of rock and roll and pop, reflecting the musical trends of the early 1960s.

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Lyrics

Hear that old train whistle
Howling in the night
If that flyer’s southbound
Things will be alright

I’m leaving now, leaving now, leaving now
I’m gonna get back home somehow

Don’t nobody tell me
Baby’s been untrue
If she’s been unfaithful
I don’t know what I’ll do

I’m leaving now, leaving now, leaving now
I’m gonna get back home somehow

Never thought that I could miss her so
I never thought I could but now I know

Well, the sound of the old train whistle
Makes me want to cry
Reminds me of that lonely feeling
When I said goodbye

I’m leaving now, leaving now, leaving now
I’m gonna get back home somehow

Never thought that I could miss her so
Never thought I could but now I know

The sound of the old train whistle
Makes me want to cry
Reminds me of that lonely feeling
When I said goodbye

I’m leaving now, leaving now, leaving now
I’m gonna get back home somehow