Home Of The Blues Lyrics - Singles - Jay Gaunt

They may have left a plantation, off Highway 61 

Or split the state forever, cause of shootin with a gun. 

They may be in a jook joint, in some town far away 

Or a place that's built by Disney ,where yo family goes to play 

Chicago and New Orleans, might be the place you'd choose (CHORUS) 

But Memphis is the one and only, home of the blues 

You may hang water bags with pennies, to keep away the flies 

Or raise the spirit up in praise, whilst singing to the skies 

You may hang a sack of mojo, securely round your head 

Or chant and drink round bayou graves, communing with the dead 

Chicago and New Orleans might be the place you'd choose (CHORUS) 

But Memphis is the one and only, home of the blues 

Detroit Rock City and St Louis got the blues 

Even New York and Philly, seem to have some wreckin crews 

All this different music, may be a blessing or a curse 

But you must remember boy, the most important verse 

Chicago and New Orleans, might be the place you'd choose (CHORUS) 

But Memphis is the one and only, home of the blues