Walking In Memphis

by Marc Cohn

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Put on my blue suede shoes and I board ed (G5)the plane.

Touched down in the (G5)land of the (C5)Del ta Blues in the (F5)mid dle of the pour ing rain.

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Han dy, won’t you (F5)look down o ver me?

Yeah, I’ve got a (G5)first class tick et, but I’m as (F5)blue as a boy can be.

Then I’m (A5)walk ing in Mem (G)phis,

was (Am)walk ing with my (F)feet ten feet (Gsus4)off of Beale.

(Am)Walk ing in Mem phis,

but (Am)do I real ly (F)feel the way I feel?

Saw the (Gsus4)ghost of El vis

on Un (Gsus4)ion Av e (C)nue, fol lowed him up to the (Gsus4)gates of Grace land,

then I (F5)watched him walk right through.

Now se (F5)cu ri ty they did not see him,

they just ho vered (Gsus4)round his tomb.

But there’s a (F5)pret ty lit tle (Gsus4)thing wait (C)ing for the King (F)down in the Jun gle room.

When I was walk ing in Mem phis,

was (Am)walk ing with my (F)feet ten feet (Gsus4)off of Beale.

Walk ing in Mem phis,

but (Am)do I real ly (F)feel the way I feel?

They’ve got cat fish on the ta ble,

they’ve got (C7sus4)gos pel in the air.

And Rev er end Green be glad to (F)see you

when you have n’t got a (G)prayer.

But boy, you’ve got a prayer in Mem phis.

Now (F5)Mu ri el plays pi a no

ev ’ry Fri day at the (G5)Hol ly wood,

and they (F5)brought me down to (C5)see her and they (F5)asked me if (G5)I would.

Well, do a (Gsus4)lit tle num ber

and I sang with (Gsus4)all my (C5)might.

She said, “Tell me, are (Gsus4)you a Christ ian, child?” and I said, “Ma’am, I am to night.” Walk ing in Mem phis,

I was (Am)walk ing with my (F)feet ten feet (G)off of Beale.

(Am)Walk ing in Mem phis,

but (Am)do I real ly (F)feel the (C)way I (C)feel?

Walk ing in Mem phis,

I was (Am)walk ing with my (F)feet ten feet (G)off of Beale.

(Am)Walk ing in Mem phis,

but (Am)do I real ly (F)feel the (C)way I (C)feel?

Walk ing in Mem (F)feel the way I feel?

Put on my blue suede shoes and I board ed (G5)the plane.

Touched down in the (G5)land of the (C5)Del ta Blues in the (F5)mid dle of the pour ing rain.

Touched down in the (G5)land of the (C5)Del ta Blues in the (F)mid dle of the pour ing (F5)rain.

Walking In Memphis by Marc Cohn — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Walking In Memphis” by Marc Cohn in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 130 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Walking In Memphis" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Walking In Memphis"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.