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To the tune of “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley(Imagine Elvis holding a training session for Elvis impersonators.)“Be Like the King”My name is Elvis PresleyBut they call me the KingMy name is Elvis PresleyI can dance and I can singSo if you want be like meYou need to know a few thingsIf you want to move like meYou’ve got to swing your hipsIf you want to move like meYou’ve got to curl your lipYou’ll need to learn some karateIf you want to move like meAnd if you want to look like meYour duds have got to shineIf you want to look like meDye your hair and grow the sidesWell, wear a cape and shadesIf you want to look like meINSTRUMENTALSo if you want to act like meShow some generosityIf you want to act like meTry to help a friend in needGive your time, talent, treasureIf you want to act like meINSTRUMENTALNow you know how to be like meGo out and make me proudNow you know how to be like meGo out and charm the crowdHand out some white silk scarvesAnd you’ll really be like meHis name is Elvis PresleyBut we call him the KingHis name is Elvis PresleyHe can dance and he can singYea, through his movies and musicHe’ll be known for eternityUh…thank you, thank you very much.DANCE MOVES:Group 1 starts in center stage position on riser. Group 2 in stage right position standing in front of chairs. Group 3 in stage left position standing in front of chairs. Elvis teacher is center stage. On snare prelude to song – feet apart, jerk legs knees pointing outward left/right (5 counts).My name is Elvis PresleyBut they call me the KingMy name is Elvis PresleyI can dance and I singSo if you want be like meYou need to know a few things(ALL STANDING AND SOLO - Group 2 stage right in front of chairs, Group 1 center, Group 3 stage left in front of chairsSway hips and arms left to right, snap fingers, feet tap toe to heal (4 counts)RepeatRepeatRepeatStand left leg, extend right leg out, point thumbs in toward chest (4 counts)Stand right leg, extend left leg out, point thumbs in toward chest (4 counts)Snare beat – Group 1 joins Elvis teacher in center stage – (5 counts) Groups 2 and 3 sit down/grab plates (5 counts)If you want to move like meYou’ve got to swing your hipsIf you want to move like meYou’ve got to curl your lipYou’ll need to learn some karateIf you want to move like me(GROUP 1 – Rockabilly/Jailhouse)Groups 2 and 3 seated on chairs… hold plates - lean left, both arms out to sides, tap right leg out to side 2 times, bring all in, alternate, repeat through whole verse. On “me”, Group 2 puts plates down to prepare for moving to center stage.Group 1 movements:Start left foot, walk backward, play guitar and swing hips (4 counts), jerk legs knees inward left/right (4 counts)Walk forward, play guitar and swing hips (4 counts), jerk legs knees inward left/right (4 counts)Tuck arms in, squat down - karate kick right forward (4 counts)Tuck arms in, squat down - karate side left forward (4 counts)Snare beat – Group 1 moves to sit on chairs, exchanging places with Group 2 – grabs plates (5 counts). Group 3 stays does jerk legs, knees outward left/right. (5 counts)And if you want to look like meYour duds have got to shineIf you want to look like meDye your hair and grow the sidesWell, wear a cape and shadesIf you want to look like me(GROUP 2 - Gold lame/jumpsuit) Groups 1 and 3 seated chairs… hold plates - lean left, both arms out to sides, tap right leg out to side 2 times, bring all in, alternate, repeat through whole verse.Group 2 movements:Sway hips and arms left to right, snap fingers, feet tap toe to heal (4 counts)RepeatRepeatRepeatLeft arm out, Right arm siren move clockwise 4 times, left leg twists in and outSnare beat – Group 2 stays in center. Groups 1 and 3 stand. All – feet apart, jerk legs, knees outward left/right (5 counts)INSTRUMENTAL - AAll standGroup 1- Start left, alternate raising arms along sides (2 counts each side) for 8 counts; jerk legs with knees pointing inward (2 counts each side, 8 total)RepeatSway hips and arms left to right, snap fingers, feet tap toe to heal (2 counts each side, 8 total)Feet apart, stand on tip toes and down, arms move up/down waist height (2 counts each side, 8 total)Sit down (3 counts)Group 2 – Walk 4 steps forward, alternate raising arms along sides (8 counts); jerk legs with knees pointing inward (4 counts). Walk 4 steps backward, alternate raising arms along sides (8 counts); jerk legs with knees pointing inward (4 counts)Small steps in place, sway hips, arms up and down, (4 counts)Feet apart, stand on tip toes and down, arms move up/down waist height (4 counts)Move to exchange places with Group 3 and sits down (3 counts)Group 3- Start left, alternate raising arms along sides (2 counts each side) for 8 counts; jerk legs with knees pointing inward (2 counts each side, 8 total)RepeatSway hips and arms left to right, snap fingers, feet tap toe to heal (2 counts each side, 8 total)Feet apart, stand on tip toes and down, arms move up/down waist height (2 counts each side, 8 total)Move to exchange places with Group 2 (3 counts)So if you want to act like meShow some generosityIf you want to act like meTry to help a friend in needGive your time, talent, treasureIf you want to act like me(GROUP 3 – Casual/Movie Elvis) Groups 1 and 2 seated in chairs… hold plates - lean left, both arms out to sides, tap right leg out to side 2 times, bring all in, alternate, repeat through whole verse.Group 3 movements:Walk backward, clap left twice, right once and repeat (4 counts)Walk forward, clap left twice, right once and repeat (4 counts)Kick to the right 2 times; Kick to the left 2 timesSnare beat – Group 3 stays put. Groups 1 and 2 stand. All – feet apart, jerk legs, knees outward left/right (5 counts)INSTRUMENTAL - BAll standingAt end of this instrumental Elvis teacher goes back to center stage Group 1- Start left, alternate raising arms along sides (2 counts each side) for 8 counts; jerk legs with knees pointing inward (2 counts each side, 8 total)RepeatSway hips and arms left to right, snap fingers, feet tap toe to heal (2 counts each side, 8 total)Feet apart, stand on tip toes and down, arms move up/down waist height (2 counts each side, 8 total)Group 3 – Walk 4 steps forward, alternate raising arms along sides (8 counts); jerk legs with knees pointing inward (4 counts). Walk 4 steps backward, alternate raising arms along sides (8 counts); jerk legs with knees pointing inward (4 counts)Small steps in place, sway hips, arms up and down, (4 counts)Feet apart, stand on tip toes and down, arms move up/down waist height (4 counts)Move to the risers (3 counts)Group 2- Start left, alternate raising arms along sides (2 counts each side) for 8 counts; jerk legs with knees pointing inward (2 counts each side, 8 total)RepeatSway hips and arms left to right, snap fingers, feet tap toe to heal (2 counts each side, 8 total)Feet apart, stand on tip toes and down, arms move up/down waist height (2 counts each side, 8 total)Now you know how to be like meGo out and make me proudNow you know how to be like meGo out and charm the crowdHand out some white silk scarvesAnd you’ll really be like me(ALL AND SOLO)Feet parallel twist right (3 counts), kick left foot up and backFeet parallel twist left (3 counts), kick right foot up and back Right foot, two steps forward to right; left foot, two steps forward to leftRight foot step forward and clap, pivot left and clap, pivot right and clap, bring feet together and clap (8 counts)Right leg out front, twist (8 counts)Snare beat – All – feet apart, jerk legs, knees outward left/right (5 counts)His name is Elvis PresleyBut we call him the KingHis name is Elvis PresleyHe can dance and he can singYea, through his movies and musicHe’ll be known for eternity(ALL)Sway hips and arms left to right, snap fingers, feet tap toe to heal (4 counts)RepeatRepeatRepeatStand left leg, extend right leg out, point at Elvis teacher (4 counts)Stand right leg, extend left leg out, point at Elvis teacher (4 counts)Snare beat – All – feet apart, jerk legs, knees outward left/right (5 counts)ENDING (SOLO)Uh…thank you, thank you very much. ................
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