tupelo to memphis
©2009 Stephen K. Donnelly

from small and humble roots
does the mighty oak grow
the meek and the gentle
can one day star in the show

when the train turns around
the end becomes the start
the fallen can rise and wipe
the dust from their eyes

the long and lonely road
is shortened by love
the heavy heavy load
is lightened by the lord above

or whatever you believe in
just believe in something
or you'll be fit for nothing
'cept for leavin'

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from tupelo to memphis
baby we've come a long long way
from tupelo to memphis
baby we're here to stay

stop and take the time
to see what you've left behind
keep a level head and look forward
to the road ahead

try to see the light
of the stars in the sky
all together as one
like the embers of days gone by

when day turns to night
know that you'll be all right
remember in the end
the dawn will come again

------------chorus
from tupelo to memphis
baby we've come a long long way
from tupelo to memphis
baby we're here to stay

when all hope is fading
you think you've had enough
just hit the open road
let the wind hit your sails

as sure as a young boy
will soon become a man
as sure as a wise man
will one day understand