Going To Memphis · letra

Verse 1

Bring a drink of water, Leroy Bring a drink of water (no) If I could get to the mercy man He'd give me some I know I got a gal in Vicksburg Bertha is her name Wish I was tied to Bertha Instead of this ball and chain

Chorus 1

I'm going to Memphis That's right Lord, yeah

Verse 2

A dude took all my money Wouldn't let me see the cards I owe the boss about a hundred years For sleeping in his backyard

Chorus 2

I'm going to Memphis (yeah Memphis) Yeah I'm going to Memphis

Chorus 3

Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed But when that levee's through and I am too Let the honky-tonk roll on Come morning I'll be gone

Chorus 2

I'm going to Memphis Yeah Memphis

Verse 3

I never been to Chicago But it must be a mighty fine place (that's right) I couldn't get past Tennessee With Mississippi all over my face

Chorus 1

I'm going to Memphis (That's right Lord, Memphis)

Verse 4

Well, the freezing ground at night Is my own folding bed Poke salad is my bread and meat And it will be till I'm dead Well, I brought me a little water In a Mr. Prince Albert can But the boss man caught me drinking it And I believe he broke my hand
They all call me crazy for sassing Mr. Scott My brother was killed for a deed I did But I this remember what, yeah Well another boy is down The shovel burned him out Let me stand on his body To see what the shoutin's about

Chorus 2

I'm going to Memphis (yeah Memphis) Yeah I'm going to Memphis

Chorus 3

Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed But when that levee's through and I am too Let the honky-tonk roll on Come morning I'll be gone

Chorus 2

I'm going to Memphis Yeah Memphis (Yes Lord, Memphis-bound)