About The Song
"Baby Let's Play House" stands as a pivotal song in Elvis Presley's early career, reflecting the raw energy and rebellious spirit that characterized the emergence of rock and roll in the mid-1950s. Originally written and recorded by Arthur Gunter in 1954, Presley's version, recorded in 1955, propelled the song to greater recognition and contributed significantly to the evolution of his sound.
Released as a single in 1955, "Baby Let's Play House" was part of Presley's early Sun Records era. The song captures the essence of youthful exuberance and the newfound freedom associated with the burgeoning rock and roll movement. The lyrics, with lines like "Well, you may go to college, you may go to school / You may have a pink Cadillac, but don't you be nobody's fool," embody a rebellious spirit that resonated with the youth of the time.
Presley's vocal performance in "Baby Let's Play House" is electrifying. His distinctive voice, with its potent mix of blues, gospel, and country influences, injects a sense of urgency and excitement into the song. The track is characterized by a driving rhythm, featuring Scotty Moore's iconic guitar work and Bill Black's bass, creating a sound that became emblematic of Presley's early recordings.
The success of "Baby Let's Play House" marked a turning point in Presley's career, establishing him as a formidable force in the world of rock and roll. The single became one of his early hits, showcasing his ability to reinterpret existing material with his unique style. The song's influence extended beyond its initial release, cementing Presley's status as a trailblazer in the evolution of popular music. "Baby Let's Play House" remains an essential piece of Presley's discography, embodying the vitality and rebellion that defined the birth of rock and roll.
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Lyrics
Let’s sing along with the lyrics!
… Oh, baby, baby, baby, baby baby
Baby, baby baby, be-be-be-be-be-be baby baby, baby
Baby baby baby
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you
Well, you may go to college
You may go to school
You may have a pink Cadillac
But don't you be nobody's fool
Now baby come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, come
Come back, baby I want to play house with you
… Now listen and I'll tell you baby
What I'm talking about
Come on back to me, little girl
So we can play some house
Now baby come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, come
Come back, baby
I want to play house with you (oh let's play house, baby)
… Now this is one thing, baby
That I want you to know
Come on back and let's play a little house
And we can act like we did before
Well, baby come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, come
Come back, baby I want to play house with you (hit it)
… Yeah
… Now listen to me, baby
Try to understand
I'd rather see you dead, little girl
Than to be with another man
Now baby come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, come
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you
Oh, baby baby baby
Baby baby baby be-be-be-be-be-be baby baby baby
Baby baby baby
Come back, baby, I want to play house with you