Memphis - Liz Longley

Written by：Elizabeth C. Longley

The TV's on again

You're watching the weatherman

I know you're thinking about leaving

When the skies are clear

I wouldn't stand in your way

I wouldn't try to make you stay

I'd watch you get in your car

I know you wouldn't get far from here

You wouldn't make it to Memphis

You wouldn't make it half way

You take that lonely road

And you realize your mistakes

You wouldn't make it to Memphis

Oh no you'd come around

You think of all the things that you could have done

Wonder what it was you were running from

And all you'd miss

You wouldn't make it to Memphis

When I fell in love with you

There was nothing we couldn't get through

We had our doubts we talked them out

'Til the sun went down

And now I sit here at home

Waiting on the telephone

The skies aren't clear and you're not here

So I just keep telling myself

You wouldn't make it to Memphis

You wouldn't make it half way

You take that lonely road

And you realize your mistakes

You wouldn't make it to Memphis

Oh no you'd come around

You think of all the things that you could have done

Wonder what it was you were running from

And all you'd miss

You wouldn't make it to Memphis

Maybe you'll change your mind

Maybe you just need time

Still I can't help but cry

You wouldn't make it to Memphis

You wouldn't make it half way

Take that lonely road

And you realize this was all one big mistake

You ain't going to Memphis

I knew you'd come around

If we never had a chance could you live with that

Better breath it all in when you're looking back

Just think of all the things that you could have done

Wonder what it was you were running from

And all you'd miss

You wouldn't make it to Memphis