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Hurry Sundown Lyrics
Gypsies dance around the campfire, shook their tambourines
They were waiting for the ghost of an outlaw, Sundown was his name
As the midnight hour grew closer, and the sky began to fall
You could see his shadow by the light of the moon
He'd heard the gypsies call
CHORUS
Ooh, ooh, Hurry Sundown
Ooh, ooh, Hurry Sundown
Ooh, ooh, Hurry Sundown
She had hair as black as darkness, eyes of emerald green
Her voice was soft and tender, ooh she loved to sing
She will sing no more, or dance again or shake a tambourine
They had taken her away, she was dead and gone, hear the gypsies sing
CHORUS
Silver devils in his holsters, stars strapped to his heels
There was fire in his eyes, they say that he was dressed to kill
He had hands as fast as lightning, a heart as cold as steel
He'd come for the one that took her life, lying in Boot Hill
CHORUS
(Repeat first verse)
They were waiting for the ghost of an outlaw, Sundown was his name
As the midnight hour grew closer, and the sky began to fall
You could see his shadow by the light of the moon
He'd heard the gypsies call
Ooh, ooh, Hurry Sundown
Ooh, ooh, Hurry Sundown
Her voice was soft and tender, ooh she loved to sing
She will sing no more, or dance again or shake a tambourine
They had taken her away, she was dead and gone, hear the gypsies sing
There was fire in his eyes, they say that he was dressed to kill
He had hands as fast as lightning, a heart as cold as steel
He'd come for the one that took her life, lying in Boot Hill
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Submitted by
kingvvolf On May 09, 2008
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I can't believe nobody commented on this song! If ever there was a great southern rock song, this is it. A guitar great telling an intriguing western tale and tearing it up on the guitar. A simple story of love and revenge artistically interpreted to perfection. R.I.P Hughie Thomasson
I agree with ya' on this one. The Outlaws were definitely the most original of the Southern Rock bands that came out of the 70's. Not only a great song but a great album as well. Holiday, Man of the Hour, Hearin' my heart talkin', Gunsmoke. Amazing stuff from the Florida Guitar Army. The lyrics to this song are superb; great story provided by H.T. and the guitar harmonies are brilliant. If you listen to the live version on Bring it Back Alive, towards the end of the song where he repeats the first verse he says: Gypsys danced around...
I agree with ya' on this one. The Outlaws were definitely the most original of the Southern Rock bands that came out of the 70's. Not only a great song but a great album as well. Holiday, Man of the Hour, Hearin' my heart talkin', Gunsmoke. Amazing stuff from the Florida Guitar Army. The lyrics to this song are superb; great story provided by H.T. and the guitar harmonies are brilliant. If you listen to the live version on Bring it Back Alive, towards the end of the song where he repeats the first verse he says: Gypsys danced around the camp fire, shook their tambourines - They were waiting for the ghost of an Outlaw Jesse was her name.....hmmm....which Jesse was he thinking of at the time?
Totally agree. Awesome song all the way around.
Yes it is unfortunate that we will never hear Hughie belt this one out. He will be sorely missed! RIP HUGHIE!!!!!!!