Tupelo To Memphis
from Tupelo To Memphis by The Kingmakers
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Inspired by Elvis' voyage from Tupelo to Memphis
lyrics
from small and humble roots
does the mighty oak grow
the meek and the gentle
can one day star in the show
when the train turns around
the end becomes the start
the fallen can rise and wipe
the dust from their eyes
the long and lonely road
is shortened by love
the heavy heavy load
is lightened by the lord above
or whatever you believe in
just believe in something
or you'll be fit for nothing
'cept for leavin'
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from tupelo to memphis
baby we've come a long long way
from tupelo to memphis
baby we're here to stay
stop and take the time
to see what you've left behind
keep a level head and look forward
to the road ahead
try to see the light
of the stars in the sky
all together as one
like the embers of days gone by
when day turns to night
know that you'll be all right
remember in the end
the dawn will come again
------------chorus
from tupelo to memphis
baby we've come a long long way
from tupelo to memphis
baby we're here to stay
when all hope is fading
you think you've had enough
just hit the open road
let the wind hit your sails
as sure as a young boy
will soon become a man
as sure as a wise man
will one day understand
does the mighty oak grow
the meek and the gentle
can one day star in the show
when the train turns around
the end becomes the start
the fallen can rise and wipe
the dust from their eyes
the long and lonely road
is shortened by love
the heavy heavy load
is lightened by the lord above
or whatever you believe in
just believe in something
or you'll be fit for nothing
'cept for leavin'
------------chorus
from tupelo to memphis
baby we've come a long long way
from tupelo to memphis
baby we're here to stay
stop and take the time
to see what you've left behind
keep a level head and look forward
to the road ahead
try to see the light
of the stars in the sky
all together as one
like the embers of days gone by
when day turns to night
know that you'll be all right
remember in the end
the dawn will come again
------------chorus
from tupelo to memphis
baby we've come a long long way
from tupelo to memphis
baby we're here to stay
when all hope is fading
you think you've had enough
just hit the open road
let the wind hit your sails
as sure as a young boy
will soon become a man
as sure as a wise man
will one day understand
credits
from Tupelo To Memphis,
released June 6, 2009
Arranged and performed by The Kingmakers. Words & music Stephen K. Donnelly ©2009 SOCAN/ASCAP
Arranged and performed by The Kingmakers. Words & music Stephen K. Donnelly ©2009 SOCAN/ASCAP
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The Kingmakers Ottawa, Ontario
The Kingmakers are Canada's preeminent rockabilly, jump blues and jive combo. Their latest album was recorded at Hi-Style in Chicago (JD McPherson), and they've recorded albums at historic SUN Studio in Memphis & Cowboy Jack Clement's studio in Nashville with guests The Jordanaires and JM Van Eaton. Their music has been featured in The Vampire Diaries, Dance Moms and hundreds of other TV shows. ... more
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