“Playing for Keeps” is one of the memorable songs in Elvis Presley’s career. Released in 1957, this song quickly caught the attention of fans with its lively melody and clever lyrics.

The cheerful melody and catchy rhythm of “Playing for Keeps” make it impossible for listeners to sit still. The song narrates the excitement and joy of playing the game of love, with lyrics full of enthusiasm and romance.

Elvis Presley brought vivacity and flexibility to this recording by conveying emotions and energy through his vocals. The perfect harmony between Elvis’s voice and the lively rhythms made “Playing for Keeps” one of his most beloved tracks.

Although it didn’t receive as much attention as some of Elvis’s other songs, “Playing for Keeps” remains an important part of his musical legacy. This song is not only an emblem of the 1950s but also a fun and vibrant tune that fans still enjoy to this day.

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Lyrics

I’m playin’ for keeps

This time it’s real

And I want you to know

Exactly how I feel

I’m playin’ for keeps

I’m sure this time

And I won’t be happy

Until I know you’re mine

There have been others

That could love me true

But no one else can thrill me like you do

I’m playin’ for keeps

Oh love me too

Oh, don’t make me sorry

That I fell in love with you

There have been others

That could love me true

But no one else can thrill me like you do

I’m playin’ for keeps

Oh love me too

Oh, don’t make me sorry

That I fell in love with you