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Well, For got my six string ra zor,
hit the sky.
Half way to Mem (A)phis be fore I re a lized.
Well, I rang the (G)in for ma tion, my axe was cold.
They said she rides the train to O re oles.
(CN.C.)Now it’s a (A7)might y long way down the (D)dust y trail, and the (A7)sun burns hot ies on the (D)cold steel rails.
And I look like a bum and I crawl like a snail
all the way from Mem phis.
Well, I got to O re oles, know,
it a month.
And there my gui (A)tar, be fore e lec tric junk.
Well, Some spade said, (G)“Rock and roll ers, you’re all the same.”
Man, that’s your in stru ment, I felt a shamed.
(CN.C.)Now it’s a (A7)might y long way down the (D)rock and roll, through the (A7)Brad ford cit ies and the (D)O re oles.
And you look like a star but you’re still on the dole
all the way from Mem phis.
Yeah, it’s a (A7)might y long way down (D)rock and roll, from the (A7)Liv er pool docks ies to the (D)Hol ly wood Bowl.
And you climb up the moun tains and you fall down the holes
all the way from Mem Yeah, phis.
a (A7)might y long way down (D)rock and roll, as your (A7)name er gets hot ies so your (D)heart grows wood cold.
And you got to stay young, man, you real can er be old
all the way from Mem Yeah, it’s a all the way from Mem phis.
All The Way From Memphis — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "All The Way From Memphis" by Mot The Hoople: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “All The Way From Memphis”
- What key is "All The Way From Memphis" by Mot The Hoople played in?
- All The Way From Memphis is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "All The Way From Memphis"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "All The Way From Memphis" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "All The Way From Memphis"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "All The Way From Memphis"?
- "All The Way From Memphis" was originally performed by Mot The Hoople. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "All The Way From Memphis"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, Em7, G, G#m7.
- Is there a karaoke version of "All The Way From Memphis" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "All The Way From Memphis" by Mot The Hoople. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "All The Way From Memphis" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "All The Way From Memphis" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.