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<p>On the last night he ever spent in the Las Vegas Hilton penthouse that had been one of his homes for years, Elvis Presley scribbled a note to God. Was it a written prayer that he hoped would be answered? Or was it simply a release valve for a tormented mind trying to ease itself of the burdensome thoughts plaguing it? We'll never know for sure. Elvis tossed the note in the trash and never mentioned it again. He died a year later. We only know about the letter because someone in his entourage fished it out of a trash can - and because of Wayne Newton.</p><p><br></p><p>Newton was close friends with Elvis. When he heard that his old friend's letter was being auctioned by Sotheby's in June 1991, he rushed to buy it for $13,200. Elvis fans started asking for copies. In response, he wrote "The Letter" (also known as "The (Elvis) Letter") for his 1992 album, Moods &amp; Moments. Most of the song consists of a narrative about Elvis' life, but Newton does read the letter verbatim. It is the spoken part of the song.</p><p><br></p><p>I feel so alone sometimes</p><p>The night is quiet for me</p><p>I would love to be able to sleep</p><p>I'm glad everyone is gone now</p><p>I will probably not rest tonight</p><p>I have no need for all of this</p><p>Help me Lord</p>