Beale Street Blues
Discover Beale Street's Tales: A Journey Through Life's Colors and Rhythms
Lyrics
I've seen the lights of gay Broadway,
I have experienced the vibrant lights of lively Broadway.
Old Market Street down by the Frisco Bay,
Explored Old Market Street near the Frisco Bay area.
I've strolled the Prado, I've gambled on the Bourse;
Visited the Prado and took risks in financial dealings on the Bourse.
The seven wonders of the world I've seen,
Witnessed the seven wonders of the world.
And many are the places I have been,
Traveled to numerous places.
Take my advice, folks, and see Beale Street first!
Advice to prioritize experiencing Beale Street.
You'll see pretty browns in beautiful gowns,
Observing attractive individuals in elegant dresses.
You'll see tailor-mades and hand-me-downs,
Noting a variety of clothing styles, from tailored to second-hand.
You'll meet honest men, and pick-pockets skilled,
Encountering both honest people and skilled pickpockets.
You'll find that business never ceases 'til somebody gets killed!
Highlighting the relentless nature of business, sometimes leading to violence.
If Beale Street could talk, if Beale Street could talk,
If Beale Street had a voice, implying its rich history and stories.
Married men would have to take their beds and walk,
Suggesting that married men would face challenges and possibly separation.
Except one or two who never drink booze,
Except for a few who abstain from alcohol.
And the blind man on the corner singing "Beale Street Blues!"
Noting a blind man on the corner singing about "Beale Street Blues."
I'd rather be there than any place I know,
Reiterating the strong desire to be on Beale Street.
I'd rather be there than any place I know,
Reaffirming the preference for Beale Street.
It's gonna take a sergeant for to make me go!
Asserting that only a sergeant could force departure.
I'm goin' to the river, maybe by and by,
Intending to go to the river, possibly in the future.
Yes, I'm goin' to the river, maybe by and by,
Reiterating the plan to go to the river later.
Because the river's wet, and Beale Street's done gone dry!
Contrasting the wetness of the river with the dryness of Beale Street, suggesting a change or decline.
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