Name: Moon in Memphis
Duration: P00H04M19S
Description: Finally made use of a chorus that I have been carrying around for over 20 years.

Moon in Memphis

by Mark Lee Wilkins

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Finally made use of a chorus that I have been carrying around for over 20 years.

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Sitting on this runway waiting to take off
Been gone, how long has it been this time
I leave you alone so much I know the neighbors scoff
I say a prayer and make a promise as this plane starts to climb

How can it be
that you still love me
When I am never home

Have you ever seen the moon in Memphis
You know I’ve never seen Memphis at all
Would you go there with me 2x

Looking out this window as we circle round
What I see isn’t the ruins of that ancient city
Just ghosts of Blues, Rock n roll and that sweet Stax Soul Sound
That you aren’t here is a plain and perfect pity

I’ll take you away
You’ve heard me say
I’ll make it good this time

Have you ever seen the moon in Memphis
You know I’ve never seen Memphis at all
Would you go there with me 2x

London Paris even Rome
Anywhere you want to go

I’ll take you away
You’ve heard me say
I’ll make it good this time

Have you ever seen the moon in Memphis
You know I’ve never seen Memphis at all
Would you go there with me 2x

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released January 29, 2024

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Mark Lee Wilkins Colorado Springs, Colorado

A storyteller through music, weaving in layers of self-sung chorus and multiple instruments, who is learning his way around digital recording and editing. 51-year-old disabled grandpa, just singing what he knows and loves; and hoping someone will enjoy singing along with him. ... more

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