Rain started falling on the roof that morning,
it was early summertime.
We fogged up the rear window of my 67 300 in line.
My lungs have been hurting and it's likely my liver
is taking a licking too.
When Beale Street boys are handy with a clap on four and two.
The thrill is gone so slow and easy,
won't you love me tender?
The way you move's a drug
and I'm on a lifelong bender.
So rest in tight,
I can let your dress fall to the ground.
We're
the only ones left who love Otis in this town.
I need you
like Memphis the blue.
I need you
like Memphis the blue.
Saw you coming from a mile away,
knew what I'd been missing.
Felt your touch and lost my mind,
I'm full of bad intentions.
Left my heart in Tulsa,
but now I find it where you are.
If you just ask,
I swear I'd change my ways,
it doesn't have to be so hard.
Dreaming out loud,
always smiling,
run your fingers through my hair.
From here to hell,
Tennessee,
I'd call you anywhere.
I need you like Memphis the blue.
I need you like Memphis the blue.
I need you like Memphis the blue.
I need you like Memphis the blue.
I need you like Memphis the blue.
I need you like Memphis the blue.
* it, yeah, amen.