Memphis Tennessee


MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE written and performed by Chuck Berry (This song was later covered by Johnny Rivers and by the Beatles in the key of F.) G / / / 2 / / / 3 / / D Long-distance information, get me Memphis, Tennessee Help me find the party who tried to get in touch with me G She could not leave her number, but I know who placed the call D7 G 'Cause my uncle took a message and he wrote it on the wall Verse 2: Help me, information, get in touch with my Marie She's the only one who called me here from Memphis, Tennessee Her home is on the south side, high upon the ridge Just a half a mile from the Mississippi bridge (instrumental; same pattern as verses) Verse 3: Help me, information, more than that I cannot add Only that I miss her and all the fun we had But we were pulled apart because her mom would not agree Tore apart our happy home in Memphis, Tennessee Verse 4: Last time I saw Marie, she was wavin' 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