Long distance in formation, give me Memphis Tennessee
Help me find the party trying to get in touch with me
She could not leave her number, but I know who placed the call
'Cause my uncle took the message and he wrote it on the wall
Help me, 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
Help me, information, more than that I cannot add
Only that I miss her and all the fun we had
But we were pulled apart because her mom did not agree
And tore apart our happy home in Memphis Tennessee
Last time I saw Marie she's waving me good-bye
With hurry home drops on her cheek that trickled from her eye
Marie is only six years old, information pleaseYes, oh, yes, Long Distance, I'll accept the charge, I'll pay,
but which loved one is calling 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
Last time I saw you, just before I had to leave
you didn't want to see me off, and promised not to grieve
My heart was torn apart, as I looked back at Marie,
and there the pieces still remain with you in Tennessee
I Guess I should stop talking, after all, you placed the call,
but any way that I can help. you know I'll help you all
Then her mother told me to come back and see Marie,
and live together in our home in Memphis, Tennessee
Try to put me through to her in Memphis Tennessee
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