From the recording IN THE HEART OF MEMPHIS
Lyrics
In the heart of Memphis, under city lights,
Bobby's working through those lonely nights,
New job's got him hustling, chasing his dream,
But inside his heart, there's an empty seam.
Walking the streets of Memphis, and feeling so alone,
Wishing for love, but he’s got no one to call,
Days turn to shadows, nights stretch too long,
In the rhythm of silence, he feels so alone,
Longing for a girl, one to love at home.
Oh, Bobby's alone, in the city of blues,
Longing for warmth, but he’s got no one to choose,
Searching for laughter, for a hand to hold tight,
In Memphis, he dreams of love every night.
Then a friend from the past, with a grin on her face,
Says, "Bobby, you gotta pick up the pace!
I’ve got a young lady who's just perfect for you!
Her name’s Connie, she’s also alone, and waiting, like you."
Memories of high school, came rushing in fast,
With hope in his heart, he knew he couldn’t pass,
"Yes," said Bobby, as his spirit took to flight, "I'll do it."
Just one chance meeting, could set things right.
Oh, Bobby's alone, in the city of Memphis blues,
Longing for warmth, but he’s got no one to choose,
Searching for laughter, for a hand to hold tight,
In Memphis, he dreams of a loving warmth every night.
The door bell rung and her door swung open wide, and there she stood,
Connie's warm smile, it felt so alive,
A prettier young lady, oh he'd never seen,
Time stood still for that moment, as stars had never before aligned,
And in that very moment, their love was defined.
Their laughter and stories filled up the air,
While sitting next to her on her living room floor,
Bobby found comfort, and a bond so rare,
With every heartbeat, they soared and they spun a tale,
In the city of Memphis blues, their journey had begun.
No more lonely nights, no shadows in sight,
With Connie beside him, their future looked bright,
From a heartbroken boy to a lover so real,
Memphis found Bobby, with love that sealed the deal.
He gave up his job, joined the navy never to look back,
He met her parents, kind they were,
And together they flourished as life was on track.
Oh, Bobby's no longer alone in the Memphis blues,
Found warmth and laughter, with someone he'd choose,
Now every moment is a beautiful sight,
With Connie by his side, they dream every night.
So if you’re ever in Memphis, and you’re feeling quite low,
Remember young Bobby, and let your heart glow,
Love can find you in the most unusual of ways,
Just say yes to chance meetings, and let love sweep you away.