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Memphis chords by
Carl Perkins
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Key: B major•
Intro 1
C
C

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Verse 1
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Now there are folks who like to brag

about where they came from
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C

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But when they start that stuff, I let 'em be

But it makes me feel like I wanna brag some
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To know that I come from the

state of Tennessee
Verse 2
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Let's give old Tennessee credit for music
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As they play it up in Nashville every day

Let's give old Tennessee

credit for music

As they play it in that old Hillbilly way
Verse 3
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Mister Red Foley came from Kentucky
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Now, Ernest Tubb down in Texas,

don't you see

But if all you folks out there
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can remember

Mister Eddy Arnold came from
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Tennessee
Interlude 1
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Verse 4
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Let's give old Tennessee

credit for music

As they play it up in Nashville

everyday

Let's give old Tennessee

credit for music

As they play it in that old

hillbilly way
Verse 5
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C

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They make bombs they say, that can

blow up our world, dear

Well a country boy like me, I will agree
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But if all you folks out there can

remember
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They made the first atomic

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bomb in Tennessee
Verse 6
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Let's give old Ten

nessee credit for music

As they play it up in Nashville

everyday

Let's give old Tennessee credit for music
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As they play it in that old hillbilly way
Verse 7
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Let's give old Tennessee

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As they play it up in Nashville everyday
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Let's give old Tennessee credit for music
Outro 1

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • G

Capo: 4

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Memphis by Carl Perkins is B major.

The primary chords used in Memphis are E, B.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Memphis is approximately 107 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Memphis using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Memphis. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Carl Perkins.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Memphis to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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