Memphis with Willie Nelson <br>- Digital Download
IMPORTANT: Please read this information regarding downloading audio files to your phone or tablet. Product Description Writers: Janis Ian & Deana CarterSingers: Janis Ian & Willie NelsonLead guitar: Chet Atkins Lyrics We were standing by the river,staring into townAll the world was on his shouldersThe tears were raining downAll along the southern skyline,city lights began to bloomHe said "If you only knew her the way that I do, sir,“you would be crying too" If you could see Memphis the way that i do,she would look different to youQueen of the delta, tip your tiaraMemphis, the belle of the blues The streets were filled with cottonand music filled the airAll the paddleboats came rollingfrom East of everywhereNow the streets are filled with silenceand songs no one can hearbut her memory lingers, it slips through my fingersand into this river of tears If you could see Memphis the way that i do,she would look different to youQueen of the delta, tip your tiaraMemphis, the belle of the blues So roll on, roll onMy sweet magnolia roll onHow the memory lingersIt slips through my fingersand into this river of tears If you could see Memphis the way that i do,she would look different to youQueen of the delta, tip your tiaraMemphis, the belle of the blues Memphis, the belle of the blues Written by Janis Ian & Deana CarterRecorded by Janis Ian & Willie Nelson © Rude Girl Pub./EMI-April Music. All rights reserved; used by permission