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Wisdom of the Ages

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(Giant / Baum / Kaye)

 

Information:

Elvis recorded Wisdom of the Ages in February (probably the 24th) 1965 at RCA's Nashville studios. The song was originally slated to appear in Harum Scarum, but was cut from the final print of the film. It's believed that some foreign prints exist with Wisdom of the Ages still in the film. Bill Giant, Bernie Baum, and Florence Kaye are the composers.

 

Lyrics:
Listen to the wisdom of the ages
Listen to the words of many sages

Live each day as if it were your last
It's written in the stars, your destiny is cast
And that hourglass runs too fast no doubt
For the sands of time are running out

Listen to the wisdom of the ages
These words can be found in history's pages

Live each day, for happiness can't wait
And love while you may, but heed the hand of fate
If the finger points, it's too late no doubt
For the sands of time are running out
But the man who turns and escapes somehow
Is the wisest of men
And to such a man I'd bow

 

Where it was released:

First released on Harum Scarum »
 

LPs/CDs:

- Harum Scarum (1965) »

- Double Features: Girl Happy / Harum Scarum (1993)

- Harum Scarum (2003) – FTD »

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