Mean Mary - Memphis Moon
CAPO: 3rd Fret
[Intro]
Am G Am G
[Verse 1]
Am G
Got a midnight feelin’ since this afternoon
Am
My soul needs the healin’ of the Memphis moon
G Dm
‘Cause when the night comes down with a thudding crash
Am G
My jeans become a gown with a silver sash
[Chorus]
E7 Am
A hoot owl sounds its eerie rhyme
E7 Am
I guess it’s been around for a long, long time
E7 Am
And while it sings its haunting tune
D7 E7 F E7 Am
I’m gonna dance by the light of the Memphis moon
[Interlude]
Am G Am G
[Verse 2]
Am G
Dark waters swell to a riverboat’s cry
Am G
The stars all yell, and the willows sigh
Dm
Deep as death, oh, the Mighty Mississip’
Am G
Just rollin’ along like she’s takin’ a trip
[Chorus]
E7 Am
Makin’ her rounds in her muddy shoes
E7 Am E7
Dressin’ in browns, but singin’ in blues
Am
Midnight fever’s gonna hit me soon
D7 E7 F E7 Am
I’m gonna dance by the light of the Memphis moon
[Instrumental]]
Am G Am G Am
[Bridge]
Time dances slow to the rhythm of my feet
Am
The moon hangs low over Beale Street
[Chorus]
E7 Am
A hoot owl sounds its eerie rhyme
E7 Am
I guess it’s been around for a long, long time
E7 Am
And while it sings its haunting tune
D7 E7 F E7 Am
I’m gonna dance by the light of the Memphis moon
[Outro]
Am G Am