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Misheard Lyrics -> Song -> M -> Memphis
Misheard lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Memphis that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.
Johnny Rivers', "Memphis"
Misheard Lyrics:
But she always plays RuPaul
Original Lyrics:
But she always plays the part
Johnny Rivers', "Memphis"
Misheard Lyrics:
Her home is on the south side, high upon a ridge
Just a half a mile from the Mississippi Riv. (er)
Just a half a mile from the Mississippi Riv. (er)
Original Lyrics:
Her home is on the south side, high upon a ridge
Just a half a mile from the Mississippi bridge
Just a half a mile from the Mississippi bridge
Johnny Rivers', "Memphis"
Misheard Lyrics:
Long distance infiltration
Original Lyrics:
Long distance information
Johnny Rivers', "Memphis"
Misheard Lyrics:
Missus Information, give me Memphis Tennessee
Original Lyrics:
Long distance information, give me Memphis Tennessee
Johnny Rivers', "Memphis"
Misheard Lyrics:
My uncle took the message in heroic Ottawa.
Original Lyrics:
My uncle took the message and he wrote it on a wall.
Chuck Berry's, "Memphis"
Misheard Lyrics:
With hairy moondrops on her cheek
That trickled from her eyes
That trickled from her eyes
Original Lyrics:
With hurry home drops on her cheek
That trickled from her eyes
That trickled from her eyes
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