Long distance information give me Memphis Tennessee
   Help me find the party try to get in touch with me
   She could not leave her number but I know who placed the call
   Cause my uncle took the message and he wrote it on the wall
   Long distance information get in touch with my Marie
   She's the only one who's called me here from Memphis Tennessee
   Her home is on the southside high up on a ridge
   Just a half a mile from the Mississippi Bridge
  
   Last time I saw Marie she was waving me goodbye
   Hurry home drops on her cheeks that trickled from her eyes
   We were torn apart because her daddy did not agree
   Tore apart our happy home in Memphis Tennessee
   Long distance operator more than this I cannot add
   Only that I miss her and all the fun we had
   Marie is only six years old so information please
   Try to get me through to her in Memphis Tennessee