Memphis - Pere Ubu

In the ghost town

Inside of my heart

All the downtown

Is parking lots

At the drug store

At 9th & Payne

They stock the bitter pills

They say

Will we see you again next Tuesday?

What more can we do for you, Mr Johnson, sir?

Pass the word around them Golden Pools

I’ve been elected King of the Fools

At the barber shop

They never close

They’ll cut your hair

They’ll shine your suit

Ya look fine, mistah

Ya look sharp

We can tell how well you play the part!

Pass the word around them Golden Pools

I’ve been elected King of the Fools

In the ghost town

Inside of my heart

All the downtown

Is parking lots

And in the rain the streets are on fire…

At the city hall the mayor gives away the key

He says

Look around

Make yourself at home

Everything we do for you is our pleasure!

Pass the word around them Golden Pools

I’ve been elected King of the Fools

In the ghost town

Inside of my heart

All your downtown

Is parking lots