Walking in Memphis
Lonestar · From There to Here: Greatest Hits [2003]
And I boarded the plane
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
In the middle of the pouring rain
W.C. Handy, won't you look down over me
'Cause I've got a first-class ticket
And I'm as blue as a boy can be.
Chorus:
Walking in Memphis
Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking in Memphis
But do I really feel the way I feel?
Saw the ghost of Elvis
Down on Union Avenue
Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
And watched him walk right through
Now security, they did not see him
They just hovered 'round his tomb
But there's a pretty little thing
Waiting on The King
Down in the Jungle Room.
Chorus:
Walking in Memphis
Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking in Memphis
But do I really feel the way I feel?
They've got catfish on the table
They've got gospel in the air
And Reverend Green be glad to see you
When you haven't got a prayer
You got a prayer in Memphis.
Now Murial plays the piano
Every Friday at the Hollywood
And they brought me down to see her
And they asked me if I would
Do a little number
And I sang with all my might
She said, ''Tell me, are you a Christian?''
And I said, ''Ma'am, I am tonight.''
Chorus:
Walking in Memphis
Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking in Memphis
But do I really feel the way I feel?
Chorus:
Walking in Memphis
Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking in Memphis
But do I really feel the way I feel?
Chorus:
Walking in Memphis
Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking in Memphis
But do I really feel the way I feel?...
Walking in Memphis
Lonestar's "Walking in Memphis" stands as a defining track from their 2003 greatest hits collection, showcasing the band's signature blend of country and pop sensibilities. The song captures the nostalgic atmosphere of the American South, utilizing lush harmonies and a polished production style that became a hallmark of their early-to-mid career. As a staple of their discography, the recording exemplifies the smooth, radio-friendly sound that helped establish Lonestar as a leading force in modern country music during the early 2000s. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of place and shared memory without relying on explicit narrative storytelling, instead letting the melody and vocal arrangement carry the emotional weight.