Memphis Moon

Got a midnight feeling since this afternoon
My soul needs he healing of a Memphis moon
'Cause when the night comes down with a burning crash
My dreams become a gown with a silver sash
A hoot owl sounds, it's a eerie rhyme
I guess it's been around for a long, long time
And while it sings its hunting tune
I'm gonna dance by the light of a Memphis moon

Dark water swell to a riverboat's cry
The stars all yell and the willow's sigh
Deep as dirt, oh the mighty Mississippi
Just rolling along like she's taking a trip
Making her rounds in her muddy shoes
Dressing in browns but singing blues
The night fever's gonna hit me soon
I'm gonna dance by the light of a Memphis moon

Time dances slow to the rhythm of my feet
The moon hangs low over Rio Street

A hoot owl sounds, it's a eerie, eerie rhyme
I guess it's been around for a long, long time
And while it sings its hunting tune
I'm gonna dance by the light of a Memphis moon