The Whipping Post Lyrics
The Allman Brothers Band
Lyrics
I've been run down and i've been lied to.
and i don't know why, i let that mean woman make me a fool.
she took all my money, wrecks my new car.
now she's with one of my good time buddies,
they're drinkin in some cross-town bar.
Sometimes i feel, sometimes i feel,
like i been tied to the whippin post.
tied to the whippin post, tied to the whippin post.
good lord, i feel like i'm dyin.
My friends tell me, that i've been such a fool.
but i had to stand by and take it baby, all for lovin you.
drown myself in sorrow as i look at what you've done.
but nothing seemed to change, the bad times stayed the same,
and i can't run.
Sometimes i feel, sometimes i feel,
like i been tied to the whippin post.
tied to the whippin post, tied to the whippin post.
good lord, i feel like i'm dyin.
Sometimes i feel, sometimes i feel,
like i been tied to the whippin post.
tied to the whippin post, tied to the whippin post.
good lord, i feel like i'm dyin.
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Allman Brothers Band released the song "The Whipping Post" on their 1969 self-titled album. The song was written by Gregg Allman and is considered one of the band's signature songs.
It features two guitar solos, one from Duane Allman and one from Dickey Betts. The lyrics to the song deal with a man who has been wronged in some way and is seeking revenge. The song ends with a long instrumental section that showcases the band's musicianship. The song remains popular today and has been covered by many other artists.