Memphis, tennessee lyrics

Artist  : Thorogood george 
Song : Memphis, tennessee
 
(Written by Chuck Berry)

Long Distance Information, give me Memphis,
Tennessee.
Help me find the party that tried to get in touch
with me.
They would not leave a number, but I know the
place to call,
Cause my uncle took a message, and he wrote it on
the wall.

Long Distance Information, get in touch with my
Marie.
She's the only one who'd phone me here from
Memphis, Tennessee.
Her home is on the south side, high up on a
ridge,
Just a half a mile from the Mississippi Bridge.

Long Distance Information, more than that I
cannot add.
Only that I miss her and all the fun we had.
But we were torn apart because her Mom did not
agree,
And tore apart our happy home in Memphis,
Tennessee.

Now, last time I saw Marie, she was waving me
goodbye,
With "hurry home" drops on her cheeks that
trickled from her eyes.
Marie is only 6 years old. Information, please,
Try to put me through to her in Memphis,
Tennessee.

Yes, oh, yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the
charge. I'll pay.
But which loved one is calling me? I did not hear
you say.
Both are deep within my heart, her Mom and my
Marie.
It's so good to hear your voice from Memphis,
Tennessee.

Oh, you mean so much to me, more than you'll ever
know.
Surely you have not forgot how much I love you
so.
If you would remember, dear, and sometimes talk
to me.
Maybe that would reunite our home in Tennessee.

Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave.
You didn't want to see me off, and promised not
to grieve.
My heart was torn apart, as I looked back at
Marie.
And there the pieces still remain with you in
Tennessee.

I Guess I should stop talking, after all, you
placed the call.
But any way that I can help. you know I'll help
you all.
Then her mother told me to come back and see
Marie,
And live together in our home in Memphis,
Tennessee.