The Pam Tillis Maybe It Was Memphis song was released in November 1991 as the fourth single on her “Put Yourself in My Place” album. This song became not only her breakthrough hit, but also her third Top Ten hit on the Billboard country charts, peaking at number 3 in February of 1992. “Maybe It Was Memphis,” is a classic country ballad that has become a staple of the genre.
The music video became the most popular of Pam’s career with over 8.1 million views as of April of 2023.
Pam Tillis Maybe It Was Memphis Music Video
This song was written by Michael Anderson.
Pam Tillis Maybe It Was Memphis Lyrics
Lookin’ at you through a misty moonlight
Katy did sing like a symphony
Porch swing swayin’ like a Tennessee lullaby
Melody blowin’ through the willow tree
What was I supposed to do
Standin’ there lookin’ at you
A lonely boy far from home
Maybe it was Memphis
Maybe it was southern summer nights
Maybe it was you, maybe it was me
But it sure felt right
Read about you in a Faulkner novel
Met you once in a William’s play
Heard about you in a country love song
Summer nights beauty took my breath away
What was I supposed to do
Standin’ there lookin’ at you
A lonely boy far from home
Maybe it was Memphis
Maybe it was southern summer nights
Maybe it was you, maybe it was me
But it sure felt right
Maybe it was Memphis
Maybe it was southern summer nights
Maybe it was you, maybe it was me
But it sure felt right
Every night now since I’ve been back home
Lie awake drifting in the memory
I think about you on your momma’s front porch swing
Talking that way so soft to me
What was I supposed to do
Standin’ there lookin’ at you
A lonely boy far from home
Maybe it was Memphis
Maybe it was southern summer nights
Maybe it was you, maybe it was me
But it sure felt right
Maybe it was Memphis
Maybe it was southern summer nights
Maybe it was you maybe it was me
But it sure felt right
Maybe it was you, maybe it was me
But it sure felt right
You know it sure felt right…
“Maybe It Was Memphis” is a classic country ballad that has stood the test of time. It’s a song that speaks to the universal experience of looking back on a past love with a mix of sadness and nostalgia. Pam Tillis’ powerful voice and the song’s memorable melody make it a must-listen for anyone who loves country music. Remember to “share” the Pam Tillis Maybe It Was Memphis music video with other Country Music fans.