You can marry an architect, build you a house out on the waterThat really impresses your father, yeahYou can find some grown-up friends, drink some wine in CaliforniaBut even if you cut it shorter, you'll always have long blonde hairYou'll always be Memphis queen, you'll always be my first time in New OrleansNo matter where I go, no matter what I doI'll never be 23 with anyone but youYou can marry who you want, go back to TennesseeBut you'll never be 23 with anyone but youI'll never be 23 with anyone but meWe'll always have 4-8 beach, we'll always have Delta nightsWe'll always be in between real love and real lifeYou can ride the train to work, straighten out your accent in the cityLike your folks ain't from MississippiYou probably got an office view, wearing those skirts you always hatedYou can marry an architect, build you a house out on the waterYeah, you're so sophisticatedBut I bet you when you drink too muchI bet you think about back whenI really hope you're happy nowI'm really glad I knew you thenNo matter where I go, no matter what I doI'll never be 23 with anyone but youYou can marry who you want, go back to TennesseeBut you'll never be 23 with anyone but youWith anyone but meWe'll always have Foley BeachWe'll always have Delta NightsWe'll always be in betweenReal love and real lifeYou'll always have your first last nameStanding in that July rainTelling me your mind is changedBut in my mind you're still the sameLong blonde hairYou'll always be Memphis QueenYou'll always be my first timeIn New OrleansNo matter where I goNo matter what I doI'll never be 23With anyone but youYou can marry who you wantGo back to TennesseeBut you'll never be 23With anyone but youWith anyone but me