Memphis, Tennessee
by 
Chuck Berry 
recording of 1985 
from 
Maverick (Rounder 3045) 
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 
__________ 
Note: ok, ok, it's not really blues, no blues at all. But because George has been stung by the Chuckberry-bee way back and since you're in these here George Thorogood pages, I take it you won't give damn and so I decided to post these here classic no-blues-at-all rock lyrics anyway