Frank Zappa (lead guitar, vocals)

Ike Willis (guitar, vocals)

Mike Keneally (guitar, synthesizer, vocals)

Bobby Martin (keyboards, vocals)

Ed Mann (percussion)

Walt Fowler (trumpet)

Bruce Fowler (trombone)

Paul Carman (alto saxophone)

Albert Wing (tenor saxophone)

Kurt McGettrick (baritone saxophone)

Scott Thunes (bass)

Chad Wackerman (drums)

Eric Buxton (vocals)

Elvis has just left the building --

Those are his footprints, right there

Elvis has just left the building --

To climb up that heavenly stair


He gave away Cadillacs once in a while;

Had sex in his underpants,

Yes, he had style!

Bell-bottom jump-suits?

That's them in a pile,

But he don't need'em now,

'Cause he's makin' Jesus smile!


Elvis has just left the building --

Those are his footprints, right there

Elvis has just left the building --

To climb up that heavenly stair


The Angels all love him,

He brings them relief

With droplets of moisture

From his handkerchief!

Cher'bim 'n ser'phim

Whizz over his head --

Jesus, let him come back!

We don't want Elvis dead.


Elvis has just left the building --

Those are his footprints, right there

Elvis has just left the building --

To climb up that heavenly stair


So what if he looks like a wart-hog in heat?

He knows we all love him --

We'll just watch him eat,

So take down the foil

From his hotel retreat,

And bring back The King

For the man in the street!


Elvis has just left the building --

Those are his footprints, right there

Elvis has just left the building --

To climb up that heavenly stair

He's up there with Jesus, in a big purple chair