Hank, Karen & Elvis

Hank!

They say he stole all he knew from a black man who

Spent his life on a corner shining white man's shoes

And he only wore that cowboy hat because he was bald

So drunk and ornery he ended up with no friends at all

Everyone who was there has got to write about it

They know something bad they got to scream and shout it

The King of country music pissing in his pants again

I wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then

Karen!

They say she had the most beautiful voice

But I'd take Wanda or Sandy if I had my choice

And she could play the drums and even while wearing a dress

But Hal Blaine would take over when they needed the best

Everyone who was there has got to write about it

They know something bad they got to scream and shout it

She starved herself to death with no brother to stop her

But he helps remember her now through a special TV offer

Elvis!

That TV blew up when he leveled his gun

And he wasn't gobbling down piles of pills just for fun

And all that kinky sex with those would-be queens

Can't wait to see the film shot in between the scenes

Secretary, wife and critic all scrambled to tell

They know something bad and they got something to sell

The King of rock 'n' roll buried in Eskimo Pies

But what he did's still the same and you know everyone dies