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Boy in Memphis Lyrics by Emily James

Emily James

2016

[Verse 1]
I met a boy in Memphis
Playing his guitar on Beale
I swear, he left me breathless
As soon as he laid his eyes on me
[Verse 2]
The bar was nearly empty
He brought me up to sing a while
He played soft and gently
While I serenaded his smile
[Chorus]
How love will come, love will go
But my heart always tries to keep hope
If I don't remind it to forget this
Well, it might stay behind in Memphis
Ohh
[Verse 3]
The melody told our stories
As [?] conversed with the bass
The rhythm painted our glory
And the blues described our mistakes
[Chorus]
How love will come, love will go
But my heart always tries to keep hope
And if I don't remind it to forget this
Well, it might stay behind in Memphis
Ohh, mhh
[Bridge]
I drove away the next morning
I'd already stayed too long
The journey gave no warning
That a part of me would never come home
[Chorus]
How love will come, love will go
But my heart always tries to keep hope
It fought with my mind, so I left it
Behind with a boy in Memphis
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Emily James

Emily James

About “Boy in Memphis” by Emily James

Read the complete lyrics to "Boy in Memphis" by Emily James from the album "Emily James" in 2016. 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.

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"Boy in Memphis" is credited to Emily James. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Boy in Memphis" appears on "Emily James" in 2016.

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