I Lost My Gal From Memphis

[infrogmation]

I lost my gal from Memphis,
She's gone to Caroline.
I know just who she went with,
A dear old pal of mine.

I ought to hop a choo-choo,
I know I ought to go,
I'd love to find my baby,
But my funds are awful low.

My gal, why did she leave me?
Sweet gal, I'm missing her so!

Oh, there ain't no gal in Memphis
As good as her around,
I've lost my gal from Memphis,
That's why I feel lowdown.

I lost my gal from Memphis,
She sure was sweet and cute.
There ain't no gal in Memphis
Can be her substitute.

Each time I spoke of marriage
She started telling jokes.
She always had her hands out.
"Tell me, how are all your folks?"

My gal, how could she fool me?
Sweet gal, I'll never forget.

I lost my gal from Memphis.
I think I'll take my life.
No; I'll do something better:
I'll go home to my wife.