Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Can’t Go Back To Memphis Lyrics by Bachman & Turner

Bachman & Turner

0

Low down dealin's in Memphis
A card game in a back room
I was lookin' at my last dollar
Hopin' lady luck would come by soon
I played out on the east side
Till I heard my reputation was in doubt
It was starting to look like a bad ride
It looked like time for gettin' out
They raised the betting limit
The cards were falling fast
I bet away my future
I already lost my past
Now I can't go back to Memphis
I played out every game
I can't go back to Memphis
Everybody knows my name
Too many people wanna even out the score
And I can't go back to Memphis no more
I did my best to beat the system
But the system put me back in my place
They maintained a delicate balance
Where no one got in nobody's face
I was tryin' to make a dollar
Just survivin' in the street
I fought the gangs, I fought the law
But they both had me beat
Now I can't go back to Memphis
I played out every game
I can't go back to Memphis
Everybody knows my name
Too many people wanna even out the score
And I can't go back to Memphis no more
I can't go back to Memphis
I can't go back to Memphis
No, no, I can't go back to Memphis
No, no, no, no I can't go back to Memphis
No, no, no, no
Too many people wanna even out the score
And I can't go back to Memphis no more
Credits
Bachman & Turner

Bachman & Turner

About “Can’t Go Back To Memphis” by Bachman & Turner

Read the complete lyrics to "Can’t Go Back To Memphis" by Bachman & Turner from the album "Bachman & Turner". On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Can’t Go Back To Memphis" is performed by Bachman & Turner. from the album "Bachman & Turner" This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Can’t Go Back To Memphis", explore more songs by Bachman & Turner using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Bachman & Turner · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Can’t Go Back To Memphis" is credited to Bachman & Turner. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Can’t Go Back To Memphis" appears on "Bachman & Turner".

Visit the Bachman & Turner artist page at /artist/bachman-and-turner for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.