I’ve been down to Memphis
And I’ve been out to Boise
I went to New York City
But it was too goddam noisy
So I went out to LA
Then up the coast to Aberdeen
From the suburbs to the ghetto
I’ve seen love and hate and everything between
I’ve been to heaven
And I’ve been through hell
I’ve been to Boston
I’ve got some stories to tell
I’ve been up and in and down and out
Until all that’s left to do is shout
Hallelujah, all is well
I’ve lived up in Seattle
And I’ve lived in South Bend
I took a trip down to Houston
For a love without end
Spent some time out in Kansas
For a short and sweet refrain
Got my heart broke down in Nashville
Then I hit the road to get it broke again
I’ve been to heaven
And I’ve been through hell
I’ve loved some women
And I’ve been smitten by their spell
I’ve been up and in and down and out
Until all that’s left to do is shout
Hallelujah, all is well
Now I’ve damn near froze to death
And my pants have been on fire
From New Orleans to Atlanta
I’ve gone chasing my desire
I’ve been busted down in Barstow
I’ve partied hard into the dawn
If there’s one thing that I’ve learned
When you get burned you’ve got to carry on
I’ve been to heaven
And I’ve been through hell
I’ve been to Memphis
I’ve got some stories to tell
I’ve been up and in and down and out
Until all that’s left to do is shout
Hallelujah, all is well
Hallelujah, all is well
Hallelujah, all is well
Lyrics Copyright 2023 by Dan Steven Erickson
