Plays:115
Song DescriptionA Gypsy family that finds they are not so welcome into towns but men were ready to come for the show.
Story Behind the SongJust always loved this song.
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Lyrics
Gypsys, Tramps Thieves
I was born in the wagon of a travellin show
My mama used to dance for the money theyd throw
Papa would do whatever he could
Preach a little gospel, sell a couple bottles of doctor good
Chorus
Gypsys, tramps, and thieves
Wed hear it from the people of the town
Theyd call us gypsys, tramps, and thieves
But every night all the men would come around
And lay their money down
Picked up a boy just south of mobile
Gave him a ride, filled him with a hot meal
I was sixteen, he was twenty-one
Rode with us to memphis
And papa woulda shot him if he knew what hed done
Chorus
I never had schoolin but he taught me well
With his smooth southern style
Three months later Im a gal in trouble
And I havent seen him for a while, uh-huh
I havent seen him for a while, uh-huh
She was born in the wagon of a travellin show
Her mama had to dance for the money theyd throw
Grandpad do whatever he could
Preach a little gospel, sell a couple bottles of doctor good
Chorus chorus
Song Length
2:48
Genres
Pop - General, Pop - Classic
Tempo / Feel
Medium (111 - 130)
Lead Vocal
Female Vocal
Moods
Heartbreaking, Distressed
Subject Matter
Frustration, Life
Similar Artists
Cher, Cher
Language
English
Era
1970 - 1979
Lyric Credits |
Bob Stone |
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Music Credits |
Bob Stone |
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Producer Credits |
Joe Podlesny |
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Publisher Credits |
Joe Podlesny |
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Performance Credits |
Delta Burnett Reed/music arranger Joe Podlesny |
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Label Credits |
Avocet Studios |
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