Elvis Word Art Print — How to Personalise It and What Songs and Lyrics to Use
An Elvis word art print is only as good as the words inside it. The Elvis silhouette is built from your chosen text — which means the personalisation is what separates a print that goes straight on the wall from one that feels generic. This guide covers exactly what to include.
What Is an Elvis Word Art Print?
The print uses your chosen words to form an Elvis silhouette. Close up, you read the words — songs, lyrics, memories, dedications. From a distance, you see the King. It works as wall art and as a personal tribute to their relationship with Elvis’s music.
Available as a digital download (instant) or in A4 and A3, framed or unframed. The Elvis word art print is rated 4.80 out of 5 and includes a free preview before you confirm.
What Words Work Best
Song Titles
The richest category — Elvis recorded over 700 songs. Choose the ones that mean most to the fan you’re buying for:
Sun Sessions era (1954–1955)
That’s All Right, Blue Moon of Kentucky, Mystery Train, Milkcow Blues Boogie, Good Rockin’ Tonight
Late 1950s hits
Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, Jailhouse Rock, Don’t Be Cruel, All Shook Up, Teddy Bear, Blue Suede Shoes
1960s ballads and Hollywood
Are You Lonesome Tonight, It’s Now or Never, Suspicious Minds, In the Ghetto, Return to Sender, Bossa Nova Baby, Viva Las Vegas
1970s Vegas era
Burning Love, Always on My Mind, An American Trilogy, Unchained Melody, My Way, Way Down, Moody Blue
Gospel and spiritual
How Great Thou Art, If I Can Dream, Peace in the Valley, Amazing Grace
Iconic Lyrics and Phrases
Short lyric fragments that capture the Elvis sound — keep them to five words or fewer for the cleanest visual effect:
- “A little less conversation”
- “Thank you, thank you very much”
- “TCB” (Taking Care of Business — Elvis’s personal motto)
- “Return to sender”
- “Love me tender”
- “Suspicious minds”
- “Burning love”
- “Way down”
- “The King”
- “Rock and roll”
Movies
Elvis made 31 films — if the fan has a favourite era or film, include it:
Jailhouse Rock, King Creole, Blue Hawaii, Viva Las Vegas, Girls Girls Girls, Flaming Star, Wild in the Country, Spinout, Easy Come Easy Go, Change of Habit, Elvis on Tour
Concert and Tour Memories
Personal memories carry more weight than generic facts:
- Concert years attended (1970, 1972, 1975, 1977)
- Venues: Las Vegas, Madison Square Garden, Memphis, Wembley
- The ’68 Comeback Special
- Aloha from Hawaii (1973 satellite concert)
- The final tour, 1977
Graceland References
For fans who’ve visited or dream of visiting:
- Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee
- The Jungle Room, The Trophy Room, The Meditation Garden
- Whitehaven, Elvis Presley Boulevard
- The Lisa Marie (his private jet)
- The Peacock Gates
Personal Dedications
The most meaningful additions — specific to the fan, not just the legend:
- Their name
- The year they first heard Elvis
- A dedication (“For Mum, who danced to Elvis on her wedding day”)
- How long they’ve loved Elvis (“50 years of the King”)
- Names of family members who share the love
How Many Words to Use
| Format | Recommended word count |
|---|---|
| A4 digital / print | 30–60 words |
| A4 framed | 30–60 words |
| A3 framed | 50–100 words |
Mix single words (song titles, place names) with short phrases (lyrics, dedications). Anything longer than six words tends to crowd the silhouette — keep most entries punchy.
Colour Options
Classic black and white — timeless, suits any room, connects to the vintage photography of Elvis’s career. The most popular choice.
Gold tones — warm and celebratory, suits the Vegas era and milestone birthday gifts particularly well.
Blue tones — a nod to Blue Suede Shoes and Blue Hawaii. Works well for fans of the early rock and roll period.
When in doubt, black on white or white on black is the safest option for any room and any frame colour.
Step-by-Step: How to Order
- Build your word list — spend 10 minutes writing songs, lyrics, movies and personal memories. Aim for 40–60 words for a standard A4.
- Go to the product page — Elvis word art print
- Choose your format — digital for speed, framed for a proper occasion gift
- Pick your colour — black/white for versatility, gold for a milestone feel
- Enter your words — paste your list into the personalisation field
- Request a free preview — check it looks right before confirming
- Order — digital downloads are instant; framed prints ship in 3–5 working days
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the best song to include in an Elvis word art print?
A: The song they love most or associate with a specific memory — a song from a concert they attended, the first Elvis song they heard, or one that means something personal. That specificity is what makes the print feel like it was made for them.
Q: Can I include Elvis quotes as well as song titles?
A: Yes — short quotes and phrases work well. “TCB”, “Thank you very much”, “A little less conversation” all sit naturally in the silhouette.
Q: How do I know which era to focus on?
A: Any era you know they love. If they mention Vegas, lean into the 1970s catalogue. If they’re a purist, the Sun Sessions era. If you’re not sure, a mix across the full career works fine.
Q: Can I request a preview before I pay?
A: Yes — a free design preview is available before you finalise the order. You can request changes to words, layout or colours before confirming.
Q: What if I’m not sure enough about their Elvis knowledge to personalise it well?
A: The biggest hits (Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Suspicious Minds, Always on My Mind) plus Graceland, Memphis and TCB will fill a print naturally and feel right to any Elvis fan.
