Goin' Back to Memphis

My baby called this morning, said she's come undone My absence makes her crazy, and the counting has begun She told me that she's lonely, she's trying not to cry, Told me that she wants me, and told me reasons why She told me that she's mine, she told me I'm her guy I'm ga-ga going back to Memphis, I'm goin' on the run Well I'm going back to Memphis, ain't stopping 'long the way I got to see my baby, I'm needing her today Well I'm drivin' with a purpose, ain't wastin' no more time Got my wheels a rolling, I'm on a bee line And once she's in my arms, then I'll be doing fine I'm ga-ga going back to Memphis, there won't be no delay Been out in California, been looking for the gold Well I tried my hand in Vegas, but soon I had to fold So hungry for her lovin', that I can't hardly see Home is where I'm goin', yeah back to Tennessee I miss that girl so bad, she's given me her plea I'm ga-ga going back to Memphis, that's where I wanna roll I'm going back to Memphis, no longer will I roam I'm going back to Memphis, back to my river home I see that Memphis skyline, it's coming into view Highway miles to travel, there only are a few I cross that river wide, man smell that bar-b-que I'm ga-ga going back to Memphis, no longer be alone Well I'm going back to Memphis, no longer will I roam Hey I'm going back to Memphis, back to my river home