All the way from Memphis, babe

In search of something new

You tell me now

That Memphis, girl

Don't hold a thing for you



Hypnotized by gypsy lies

Like a moth drawn to the flame

In the crowd

You're just a faceless face

Another nameless name



Living on the handouts

Of the Jesus of your own choosing

The Christ you knew

In Memphis, girl

Could not win for losin'



Love beeds for your rosary

And your drugs to see you through

You're telling me

At seventeen

You know more that I do



Say farewell to L.A

And your little coat of blue

'Cause meanwhile

Back in Memphis, girl

Our mama prays for you



All the way from Memphis, babe

In search of something new

You tell me now

At seventeen

You know more than I do