Going to Memphis

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John R. "Johnny" Cash (February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003), was an American singer-songwriter, actor, and author, who has been called one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Although he is primarily remembered as a country music icon, his songs and sound spanned many other genres including rockabilly and rock and roll—especially early in his career—as well as blues, folk, and gospel. This crossover appeal led to Cash being inducted in the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and Gospel Music Hall of Fame. more »


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1960
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Bring a drink of water Leroy bring a drink of water (no) 
If I could get to mercy man he's give me some I know 
I got a gal in Vickburg Bertha is her name 
Wish I's tied to Bertha instead of this ball and chain 

I'm goin' to Memphis (that's right Lord) yeah (uh huh) 
But dues took all my money wouldn't let me see the cards 
I owen the boss about a hundred years for sleepin' in his backyard 
I'm goin' to Memphis (yeah Memphis) yeah I'm goin' to Memphis (now) 

Like a bitter weed I'm a bad seed but when that levee's through and I am too 
Let the honky tonk roll on come mornin' I'll be gone 
I'm goin' to Memphis yeah Memphis 
I never been to Chicago but it must be a mighty fine place (that's right) 

I couldn't get past Tennessee with Mississippi all over my face (uh huh) 
I'm goin' to Memphis (that's right Lord Memphis) 
Well the freezin' ground at night is my own foldin' bed 
Polk salad is my bread and meat and it will be till I'm dead 

Well I brought me a little water in a Mr Prince Albert can 
But the bossman caught me drinkin' it and I believe he broke my hand (hm hm) 
They all call me crazy for sassin' Mr Scott 
My brother was killed for a deed I did but I disremember what (yeah) 

Well another boy is down the shovel burned him out 
Let me stand on his body to see what the shoutin's about 
I'm goin' to Memphis yeah I'm goin' to Memphis hmm 
Like a bitter weed

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Written by: JOHNNY CASH

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