23

You can marry an architect

Build you a house out on the water

That really impresses your father

And you can find some grown-up friends

And 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 23 with anyone but you

You can marry who you want

Go back to Tennessee

But you'll never be 23 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

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're thinking '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 23 with anyone but you

You can marry who you want

Go back to Tennessee

But you'll never be 23 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'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

You'll always be Memphis queen

You'll always be my first time in New Orleans

No matter where I go, no matter what l do

I'll never be 23 with anyone but you

You can marry who you want

Go back to Tennessee

But you'll never be 23 with anyone but me