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You can marry an architect Build you a house out on the water That really impresses your father, yeah And you can find some grown up friends Drink some wine in California But even if you cut it shorter You'll always have long blond hair You'll always be Memphis queen You'll always be my first time in New Orleans No matter where I go, no matter what I do I'll never be twenty-three with anyone but you You can marry who you want Go back to Tennessee But you'll never be twenty-three with anyone but me We'll always have Folly beach We'll always have Delta nights We'll always be in-between real love and real life You can ride the train to work Straighten out your accent in the city Like your folks ain't from Mississippi, yeah You probably got an office view Wearing those skirts you always hated Yeah, you're so sophisticated But I bet you when you drink too much I bet you think 'bout back when I really hope you're happy now I'm really glad I knew you then No matter where I go, no matter what I do I'll never be twenty-three with anyone but you You can marry who you want Go back to Tennessee But you'll never be twenty-three with anyone but me We'll always have Folly beach We'll always have Delta nights We'll always be in-between real love and real life, yeah You'll always have your first last name Standing in that July rain Telling me your mind is changed But in my mind you're still the same Long blond hair (long blond hair) You'll always be Memphis queen (Memphis queen) You'll always be my first time (my first time) in New Orleans (yeah yeah) No matter where I go, no matter what I do I'll never be twenty-three with anyone but you (anyone but you) You can marry who you want Go back to Tennessee (yeah) But you'll never be twenty-three with anyone but me