Story Behind The Song
Riffing on the guitar till I got riff an tempo I felt good with. Inspiration for the story? Well, I am a bit of a film buff and I do like westerns. So a bout 25% of my tracks tend to be inspired by that genre. It is reason for the album it's from being called "ooh la la."
Song Description
A preacher is lecturing from the pulpit about how to be kind and respectful to people or the price will be high against you
| Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
Blues - Rock, Rock - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Tense, Annoyed |
Similar Artists |
ZZ Top, Molly Hatchett |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1970 - 1979 |
Lyrics
Down in New York city
Here in the saloon
Molly's serving liqor
Mark is playing a tune
One-Eyed Nick is scowling
And he's looking for a fight
His girl she looks unhappy
'cause he doesn't treat her right
Gather round now people
Listen up to what I have to say
If you don't treat people right
You gotta to learn that you have got to pay
I met a bitter woman
Her heart was full of hate
I told her she'd find lovin'
I said it's not too late
She told me mind my business
And to get out of this place
Then she came toward me
And she slapped me in the face
Gather round now people
Listen up to what I have to say
If you don't treat people right
You gotta to learn that you have got to pay
Just south of Dakota
I met a gamblin' man
He dealt cards from the bottom
And he used sleight of hand
He didn't think I'd notice
He didn't think I saw
But when I pulled my six gun out
He ran out of the door
Gather round now people
Listen up to what I have to say
If you don't treat people right
You gotta to learn that you have got to pay
Ooh la la
Ooh la la
Ooh la la