Well, I got a gal in Arizona
Hannah is her name
I rather be tied to Hannah
Than dragging this ball and chain
Well dues took all of my money
And wouldn't let me see the cards
I owe the boss man a hundred years
Sleeping in his backyard
Like a bitter weed I'm a bad seed but
When that levee's thru and I am too
Let the honky tonk roll on
Come mornin' I'll be gone
Memphis
Yeah
I never been to Chicago but it
Must be a mighty fine place
I couldn't get past Tennessee with
Mississippi all over my face
Memphis
Yeah
Like a bitter weed I'm a bad seed but
When that levee's thru and I am too
Let the honky tonk roll on
Come mornin' I'll be gone
Memphis
Yeah
Well the cold ground at night
Is gonna be my folding bed
Polk salad is my bread and meat it will be
Till I'm dead
Memphis
Yeah"