I remember as a child, I was absolutely wild Bought some red shoes that my Aunt Lucy wore She would let me stomp around In those high heels up and down Round the house and round the wraparound porch And from that moment on, I've had a pair of my own They make me feel at home and brand new They build my confidence as if they've been heaven sent I feel alone, I'm putting on my red shoes I begged Mama pretty please From the wish book or to read A pair of red shoes for my feet So Mama dear, through the years I've thought about Aunt Lucy's love and think of how Such little things in life can make or break a kid I believe that every child needs to feel a sense of pride And someone to love and guide and see them through So many miles I've traveled Many times they've come unraveled On the road both smooth or graveled But I've made it through Half and half of Georgia Walking through New Orleans Walk the streets of Memphis lonely Stroll round a coffee chain And if God sees fit to own me Anyone that's ever known me No, I'd walk the gold streets only In a pair of red shoes And if I ever get to heaven If I ever get to heaven If I ever get to heaven And Lord, I hope I do I will walk the streets of glory I will walk the streets of glory I will tell my Lucy's story And walk with her in red shoes