Lyrics

Verse I

Oh the sun's going down in Memphis, I never felt so blue
I never thought I could feel as low as I do
My good woman just put me down
She gave me my walking shoes
Memphis ain't no place for the blues

Chorus:

I've been searching up and down this neon avenue
In every honk-tonk and bar, I still want you
One more stroll down on Beal Street to our old rendezvous
Memphis ain't no place for the blues

Instrumental

Verse 2

I can look down at the river and see the lights of the Delta Queen
I wish I was on that boat going down to New Orleans
I can't stay in Memphis, I've got to put wings on my shoes
Memphis ain't no place for the blues

Chorus:

I've been searching up and down this neon avenue
In every honky-tonk and bar, I still want you
One more stroll down on Beal Street to our old rendezvous
Memphis, ain't no place for the blues
Memphis, ain't no place for the blues