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Memphis

Chuck Berry

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Memphis by Chuck Berry in the key of D

Level: Beginner Decade: 1950s Genre: Rock Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  D

Verse
Long DistAance Information, Give Me Memphis Tennessee
Help Me Find The Party Trying To Get In Touch With Me
She CoulDd Not Leave Her Number, But I Know Who Placed The Call
'Cause My UnAcle Took The Message And He Wrote It On The Wall                                G​
AHelp Me, Information, Get In Touch With My Marie

Verse 2
She's The Only One Who'd Phone Me Here From Memphis Tennessee
Her HomDe Is On The South Side, High Up On A Ridge
AJust A Half A Mile From The Mississippi Bridge               D​

Verse 3
Instru / G / D / D / G/
  A   D   D

Verse 4
AHelp Me, Information, More Than That I Cannot Add
Only That I Miss Her And All The Fun We Had

Verse 5
But We Were Pulled Apart Because Her Mom Did Not Agree
And ToreA Apart Our Happy Home In Memphis Tennessee                    D​
ALast Time I Saw Marie She's Waving Me Good-Bye

Verse 6
With Hurry Home Drops On Her Cheek That Trickled From Her Eye
DMarie Is Only Six Years Old, Information Please
ATry To Put Me Through To Her In Memphis Tennessee                D​
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Memphis?

The chords for Memphis are: D, A, G

What is the original key of Memphis?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Memphis?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Memphis in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Memphis be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Memphis on ukulele?

Chord Memphis can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Memphis?

Memphis uses 3 chords: D, A, G

What is the easiest way to play Memphis?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Memphis released in?

Memphis was released in the 1950s. See more 1950s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Memphis?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Memphis to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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