Beale Street Blues Lyrics
I've seen the lights of gay Broadway, <br />
Old Market Street down by the Frisco Bay, <br />
I've strolled the Prado, I've gambled on the Bourse; <br />
The seven wonders of the world I've seen, <br />
And many are the places I have been, <br />
Take my advice, folks, and see Beale Street first! <br />
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You'll see pretty browns in beautiful gowns, <br />
You'll see tailor-mades and hand-me-downs, <br />
You'll meet honest men, and pick-pockets skilled, <br />
You'll find that business never ceases 'til somebody gets killed! <br />
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If Beale Street could talk, if Beale Street could talk, <br />
Married men would have to take their beds and walk, <br />
Except one or two who never drink booze, <br />
And the blind man on the corner singing "Beale Street Blues!" <br />
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I'd rather be there than any place I know, <br />
I'd rather be there than any place I know, <br />
It's gonna take a sergeant for to make me go! <br />
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I'm goin' to the river, maybe by and by, <br />
Yes, I'm goin' to the river, maybe by and by, <br />
Because the river's wet, and Beale Street's done gone dry!
