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John Cale

Memphis

Release date: 1st September 1977

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"Memphis" is a track by John Cale, from the album Animal Justice, released 1st September 1977. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 1 article about John Cale.

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Memphis

[Verse 1]

Long distance information, give me Memphis, Tennessee

Help me find the party trying to get in touch with me

She did not leave her number, but I know who placed the call

'Cause my uncle took the message and he wrote it on the wall

[Verse 2]

Help me, Information, more than that I cannot add

Except how much I miss her and all the fun we had

Her home is on the south side, high up on a ridge

Just about a half a mile from the Mississippi Bridge

[Verse 3]

Help me, information, more than that I cannot add

Except how much I miss her and all the fun we had

Tore apart because her mum did not agree

Tore apart our happy home in Memphis Tennessee

[Verse 4]

Well the last time that I saw Marie, she was waving me goodbye

The hurry home drops on her cheek trickling from her eye

But Marie she's only six years old, Information, please

Try to put me through to her in Memphis, Tennessee

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1977
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