Hey Joe Lyrics
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Lyrics
Hey Joe,
Where you goin' with that gun in your hand?
Hey Joe,
Where you goin' with that gun in your hand?
Goin' down to shot my old lady
You know I caught her mess around with another man,
Goin' down to shot my old lady
You know I caught her mess around with another man,
That ain't too good
Hey Joe,
Heard you shot your woman down,
Hey Joe,
Heard you shot your lady down,
Yes I did, I shot her
You know, I caught that girl mess around town
Yes I did, I shot her
You know, I caught that girl mess around town
I took out my gun,
Then I shot her
I shot her
Hey Joe,
Where you gonna run to now?
Hey Joe,
Where you gonna run to now?
Where you gonna go?
Goin' way down south,
Way down to mexico way
Goin' way down south,
Way down where I can be free,
Ain't no hangman gonna,
Get a rope around me,
Ain't no hangman gonna,
Get a rope around me
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Hey Joe" is a popular rock song written by Billy Roberts and first recorded in 1966 by The Leaves. It has since been covered numerous times, most notably by Jimi Hendrix in 1967 for his debut studio album Are You Experienced.
Released on May 12th of that year, the album was an instant success and helped to define the psychedelic sound of the era. The lyrics tell the story of a man named Joe who travels from town to town looking for revenge after catching his wife with another man. The song's simple structure and catchy chorus make it instantly recognizable and enduringly popular. Jimi Hendrix' rendition of "Hey Joe" featured his signature guitar playing style and backing vocals by Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, two of his band members at the time. With its bluesy feel and classic blues-rock vibe, this version remains one of the most iconic recordings in music history.