You came a long way from St. Louis,
You climbed the ladder of success.
You left your home in old St. Louis,
To find your fame and fortune in the East.

You came a long way from St. Louis,
Now you're living in a fancy flat.
You're wearing all those fancy clothes,
And you never think of home, and that's that.

You used to know me, I used to know you,
We used to be so close together.
Now you're so high and mighty,
You don't have time for me, oh well.

You came a long way from St. Louis,
You climbed the ladder of success.
You left your home in old St. Louis,
To find your fame and fortune in the East.

But remember this, my dear,
You may have changed your address,
But you can't change the way you feel inside,
No matter how you dress.

You came a long way from St. Louis,
But you're still the same old you.
And though you've gone so far,
I know your heart is true.

So take a look behind you,
At the road you left behind.
And remember where you came from,
And the love you left behind.

You came a long way from St. Louis,
But you're still the same old you.
And I'll be waiting here for you,
When you come back home to St. Louis.