Walking In Memphis
Cher · It's a Man's world
Put on my blue suede shoes
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
Yeah I got a first class ticket
But I'm as blue as a girl can be.
(chorus)
Then I'm 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 On Union Avenue
Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
Then I watched him walk right through.
Now security they did not see him
They just hovered around his tomb,
But there's a pretty little thing
Waiting for the King
Down in the Jungle Room
(Chorus)
They're got catfish on the table
They've got gospel in the air
And Reverend Green will be glad to see you
When you haven't got a prayer
But boy you've got a prayer in Memphis.
Now Gabriel plays piano Every Friday at the Hollywood
And they brought me down to see him
And they asked me if I would - Do a little number
And I sang with all my might
And he said -
Tell me are you a Christian child?
And I said
Man I am tonight!!
(Chorus)
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
Yeah I got a first class ticket
But I'm as blue as a girl can be.
(chorus)
Then I'm 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 On Union Avenue
Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
Then I watched him walk right through.
Now security they did not see him
They just hovered around his tomb,
But there's a pretty little thing
Waiting for the King
Down in the Jungle Room
(Chorus)
They're got catfish on the table
They've got gospel in the air
And Reverend Green will be glad to see you
When you haven't got a prayer
But boy you've got a prayer in Memphis.
Now Gabriel plays piano Every Friday at the Hollywood
And they brought me down to see him
And they asked me if I would - Do a little number
And I sang with all my might
And he said -
Tell me are you a Christian child?
And I said
Man I am tonight!!
(Chorus)
Walking In Memphis
Cher's "Walking In Memphis" stands as a defining track from her 1989 album "It's a Man's World," marking a pivotal shift in her musical direction. The song blends her signature pop sensibilities with a soulful, R&B-inflected style that showcased her vocal versatility beyond her earlier disco and new wave hits. Released during a period where she actively explored diverse genres, the recording features lush orchestration and a driving rhythm that underscored her commitment to artistic evolution. As one of the standout tracks on the album, it remains a testament to her ability to adapt her sound while maintaining her distinctive vocal identity, cementing her status as a versatile icon in popular music history.