If Beale Street could talk, if Beale Street could talk Married men would have to take their beds and walk Except one or two who never drink booze And the blind man on the corner who singing "Beale Street Blues!" You'll see pretty browns in beautiful gowns You'll see tailor-mades and hand-me-downs You'll meet honest men, and pick-pockets skilled You'll find that business never ceases 'til somebody gets killed! I'd rather be there than any place I know I'd rather be there than any place I know It's gonna take a sergeant for to make me go! I'm goin' to the river, maybe by and by Yes, I'm goin' to the river, and there's a reason why Because the river's wet, and Beale Street's done gone dry! If Beale Street could talk, if Beale Street could talk Married men would have to take their beds and walk Except one or two who never drink booze And the blind man on the corner who singing "Beale Street Blues!" I'd rather be there than any place I know I'd rather be there than any place I know It's gonna take a sergeant for to make me go! Goin' to the river, maybe by and by Yes, I'm goin' to the river, and there's a reason why Because the river's wet, Beale Street's done gone dry!