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Shake A Hand

Words & Music by Joe Morris

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Shake A Hand

Words & Music by Joe Morris

Just leave it to me
Don't ever be ashamed
Just give me a chance
I'll take care of everything

Your troubles I'll share
Let me know and I'll be there
I'll stay close to you
Anyplace and anywhere

Shake a hand, shake a hand
Shake a hand if you can

Be truthful to me,
I'll be truthful to you
I'm in love with you so
Till I don't know what to do

So, let's call it a day
I said all I have to say
Except don't forget to pray
And shake a hand ev'ry day

Shake a hand, shake a hand,
Shake a hand if you can

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Shake a Hand was written by Joe Morris and originally recorded by Faye Adams (Herald 416), who had a million-seller with it in 1953. Her recording topped the rhythm and blues chart for nine straight weeks. Other popular recordings of Shake a Hand include those by Red Foley (Decca 28839) in 1953, Savannah Churchill (Cameo 125) in 1958, LaVern Baker (Atlantic 2048) in 1960, Ruth Brown (Philips 40028) in 1962, and Jackie Wilson and Linda Hopkins (Brunswick 55243) in 1963.

Elvis recorded Shake a Hand at RCA's Hollywood studios on March 12, 1975.

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Just leave it to me
Don't ever be ashamed
Just give me a chance
I'll take care of everything

Your troubles I'll share
Let me know and I'll be there
I'll stay close to you
Anyplace and anywhere

Shake a hand, shake a hand
Shake a hand if you can

Be truthful to me,
I'll be truthful to you
I'm in love with you so
Till I don't know what to do

So, let's call it a day
I said all I have to say
Except don't forget to pray
And shake a hand ev'ry day

Shake a hand, shake a hand,
Shake a hand if you can


Shake a Hand was written by Joe Morris and originally recorded by Faye Adams (Herald 416), who had a million-seller with it in 1953. Her recording topped the rhythm and blues chart for nine straight weeks. Other popular recordings of Shake a Hand include those by Red Foley (Decca 28839) in 1953, Savannah Churchill (Cameo 125) in 1958, LaVern Baker (Atlantic 2048) in 1960, Ruth Brown (Philips 40028) in 1962, and Jackie Wilson and Linda Hopkins (Brunswick 55243) in 1963.

Elvis recorded Shake a Hand at RCA's Hollywood studios on March 12, 1975.