Long distance information
Give me Memphis, Tennessee
Help me find the party
That tried to get in touch with me
They would not leave a number
But I know who placed the call
Cause my Uncle took the message
And he wrote it on the wall
Long distance information
Get in touch with my Marie
She's the only one who'd phone me here
From Memphis, Tennessee
Her home is on the south side
High up on a ridge
Just a half a mile from
The Mississippi Bridge
Long distance information
More than that I cannot add
Only that I miss her
And all the fun we had
But we were torn apart
Because her mom did not agree
And tore apart our happy home
In Memphis, Tennessee
Now last time I saw Marie
She's a wavin' me goodbye
With hurry-home drops on her cheek
Trickled from her eye
Marie is only six years old
Information, please
Try to put me through to her in
Memphis, Tennessee
Yes, oh yes, long distance
I'll accept the charge, I'll pay
Which loved one is callin' me
I did not hear you say
Both are deep within my heart
Her mom and my Marie
It's so good to hear your voice
From Memphis, Tennessee
Oh, you mean so much to me
More than you'll ever know
Surely you have not forgot
How much I love you so
If you would remember dear
And sometimes talk to me
Maybe that would reunite
Our home in Tennessee
Now last time I saw you
Just before I had to leave
You didn't want to see me off
And promise not to grieve
My heart was torn apart
As I looked back at Marie
And there the pieces
Still remain
With you in Tennessee
Well, I guess I should stop talkin'
After all you placed a call
But any way that I can help
You know I'll help you all
Then she spoke and asked me
To come back and see Marie
And live together in our home
In Memphis, Tennessee
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