I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
I'm really breaking away this time
full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign

No turning back, [bad word] too far
I'm headed down 40 with my old guitar
This ain't Graceland that's a fact
And I ain't driving a pink Cadillac

I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
Gonna bronze these blue suede shoes
These cowboy boots are gettin' kinda restless
And I ain't gotta single thing to lose

I've had this dream from a tender age
Calling my name from the Opry stage
I can hear it sing loud and clear
200 miles and I'll be there

I've been living on the wrong side of Memphis
I'm really breaking away this time
full tank of gas and a '69 Tempest
Taking me to that Nashville sign