Oh, I've been down to Memphis
It's where my family goes to die
And as they all end up there

So shall I

Used my lucky dollar

Struck up my last match
But the old man coming fast enough to catch


And if, at first, you don't choose right, choose again
Oh, my son, you're a sorry sight, choose again


Catch me in the movies
Sleeping in my dirty clothes
If you ask me what I'm watching

Who knows

Got me a rich uncle

Can't ask for a loan
So, I guess I gotta make that money on my own


And if, at first, you don't choose right, choose again
Oh, my son, you're a sorry sight, choose again


Heaven ain't got no place for me
But there's plenty of beds in hell
If you ask me how I'm doing

Not so well

Down with every symptom

Cherish every cough
And if you pass me that old bottle, I'll polish it off


And if, at first, you don't choose right, choose again
Oh, my son, you're a sorry sight, choose again
And if, at first, you don't choose right, choose again

All your troubles will hold you tight, choose again