I don't want you to weep, mama, I don't want you to moan I don't want you to weep, mama, I don't want you to moan Lord, I'm so glad South Memphis is my home When I'm down Mississippi, having troubles of my own When I'm down Missippi, having troubles of my own But I done got satisfied, South Memphis is my home Mama, what's the matter now? Mama, what's the matter now? I would take you to South Memphis, mama, but I don't know how Hey, pretty mama, hey, pretty mama I've been so true, mama, and I want you to do I done take you to South Memphis, I'm gon' bid you adieu