South Memphis Blues

South Memphis Blues-Frank Stokes
G position, standard tuning, w/Will Batts, fiddle

SOLO

I don't want you to weep, mama, I don't want you to moan
I don't want you to weep, mama, I don't want you to moan
Lord, I'm so glad South Memphis is my home

SOLO

When I'm down Mississippi, having troubles of my own
When I'm down Missippi, having troubles of my own
But I done got satisfied, South Memphis is my home

SOLO

Hmmmmmm, mama, what's the matter now?
Hmmmmmm, mama, what's the matter now?
I would take you to South Memphis, mama, but I don't know how

SOLO

Hey, pretty mama, hey, pretty mama
I've been so true, mama, and I want you to do
I done take you to South Memphis, I'm gon' bid you adieu

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