Star Spangled Banner / Purple Haze / Instrumental Solo (Live Woodstock Version) Lyrics
Jimi Hendrix
Lyrics
Purple haze all in my brain
Lately things just don't seem the same
Actin' funny, but I don't know why
'Scuse me while I kiss the sky
Purple Haze all around
Don't know if I'm comin' up or down
Am I happy or in misery?
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me
Help me
Help me
Oh, no, no
Hammerin'
Talkin' 'bout heart 'n'...s-soul
I'm talkin' about hard stuff
If everbodys still around, fluff and ease, if
So far out my mind
Somethings happening, somethings happening
Ooo, ahhh
Ooo, {click} ahhh,
Ooo, ahhh
Ooo, ahhh, YEAH!
Purple haze all in my eyes, uhh
Don't know if its day or night
You got me blowin', blowin' my mind
Is it tomorrow, or just the end of time?
Ooo
Help me
Ahh, yea-yeah, purple haze, yeah
Oh, no, oh
Oh, help me
Purple haze, Tell me, baby, tell me
I can't go on like this
Purple haze
You're makin' me blow my mind... mama
Purple haze, n-no, nooo
Purple haze, no, its painful, baby
Song & Lyrics Facts
Jimi Hendrix's iconic performance of "Star Spangled Banner" at Woodstock in 1969 is one of the most memorable rock and roll moments of all time. The song was originally released on the album Band of Gypsys, which was released in 1970.
It was written by Jimi Hendrix himself and performed with his band comprising Billy Cox on bass and Buddy Miles on drums. The live version also featured a blistering instrumental solo that showcased Hendrix’s masterful guitar playing. The legendary track “Purple Haze” was also part of Hendrix’s set at Woodstock. This single was released in 1967 and appeared on the album Are You Experienced?. Written by Jimi Hendrix, it quickly became an international hit and remains one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Its unforgettable lyrics, catchy riffs, and psychedelic sound make this classic tune timeless.