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Hank Williams Jr. & Hank Williams Sr. Lyrics


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Hey Joe, where'd you find that pearly-girly?
Where'd you get that jolly-dolly?
How'd you rate that dish I wish was mine?

Hey Joe, she's got skin that's creamy-dreamy
Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
Lips as red as cherry-berry wine
Now listen Joe, I ain't no heel
But old buddy let me tell you how I feel
She's a honey, she's a sugar-pie
I'm warning you I'm gonna try to steal her from you

Hey Joe, though we've been the best of friends
This is where our friendship ends
I gotta have that dolly for my own

Hey Joe, come on let's be buddy-duddy
Show me you're my palsy-walsy
Introduce that pretty little chick to me

Hey Joe, quit that waiting, hesitating
Let me at her, what's the matter
You're as slow as any Joe can be

Now come on Joe, let's make a deal
Let me dance with her to see if she is real
She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
I'll tell you face to face I mean to steal her from you

Hey Joe, now we'll be friends till the end




This looks like the end, my friend
I gotta have that dolly for my own

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Good Lookin'" is a classic country tune written by Hank Williams Sr. It was first recorded by Williams in 1951, though it has been covered by numerous other artists over the years. The song is a playful conversation between two friends, Joe and the singer, who are both enamored with the same woman. The singer is trying to convince Joe to introduce him to the girl and eventually to give her up to him.


The lyrics are filled with colorful and descriptive language that paints a picture of the woman in question. She's described as having "skin that's creamy-dreamy" and "lips as red as cherry-berry wine." The singer also warns Joe that he's going to try to steal her away, but he does it all in a playful and lighthearted way.


Despite the playful tone, there's a sense of competition and tension between the two friends. The chorus is a call-and-response between the two, with the singer egging on Joe to introduce him to the girl. Ultimately, the song ends with the singer expressing his determination to win the girl over, even if it means ending his friendship with Joe.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Joe, where'd you find that pearly-girly?
Asking where Joe found his beautiful girl


Where'd you get that jolly-dolly?
Asking Joe about the origin of his happy doll-like girl


How'd you rate that dish I wish was mine?
Enquiring about the girl's qualities that Hank wishes to have


Hey Joe, she's got skin that's creamy-dreamy
Complimenting Joe's girl's beautiful skin


Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
Appreciating the girl's lovely eyes


Lips as red as cherry-berry wine
Praising the beautiful girl's striking red lips


Now listen Joe, I ain't no heel
Assuring Joe that he's not a bad person


But old buddy let me tell you how I feel
Explaining that he wants to steal Joe's girl


She's a honey, she's a sugar-pie
Expressing how attractive he finds the girl


I'm warning you I'm gonna try to steal her from you
Declaring his intentions to take Joe's girl away


Hey Joe, though we've been the best of friends
Acknowledging that Joe and Hank have been good friends


This is where our friendship ends
Saying that he knows the request will likely end their friendship


I gotta have that dolly for my own
Confirming his desire to have Joe's girl all to himself


Hey Joe, come on let's be buddy-duddy
Asking Joe to be friendly and show him the girl


Show me you're my palsy-walsy
Requesting Joe to prove he's a close friend


Introduce that pretty little chick to me
Asking Joe to introduce the girl to him


Hey Joe, quit that waiting, hesitating
Impatiently telling Joe to stop delaying


Let me at her, what's the matter
Asking why Joe is being reluctant


You're as slow as any Joe can be
Teasing Joe for being slow and indecisive


Now come on Joe, let's make a deal
Suggesting they come to an agreement


Let me dance with her to see if she is real
Asking Joe for a chance to interact with the girl


She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
Saying that the girl is very attractive


I'll tell you face to face I mean to steal her from you
Admitting again that he intends to take Joe's girl


Hey Joe, now we'll be friends till the end
Claiming they will always be friends


This looks like the end, my friend
Realizing that their friendship may be over after this


I gotta have that dolly for my own
Reiterating his strong desire to have Joe's girl




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Written by: Boudleaux Bryant

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Resilient Angel

My Dad used to sing this to my Mom. She acted like she wasn't paying attention.
Mom has stood by my Dad for 65 years.
RIP Dad. 8/20/2021.
You taught me solid work ethics and to keep my nose clean 😂. I love you.

blessedsister143

💗

William Afton

It was my brothers favorite song

Rose

Awwwww that's sweet

Evan Moore

I just started playing it out of nowhere and my mom says “Grandpa used to sing this all the time you know that right?” and I told her I didn’t know that. My grandpa passed in 2012 and finding your comment was pretty cool. My grandparents would’ve been married 45 years that June and 53 years this year. I wish you and your parents the best.

Rudra Mishra

I am playing this song in loop.

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900 BCY

Hank's music is 70 years old and never sounds dated. Every generation adds more admirers. When his music is 100 years old, someone will be listening.

Mobile Legends

lol its not 100 years old
This music released
in 1953

♦️_Gabriel_⏳

@Mobile Legends *1951

YY19AOS

@Mobile Legends hank was dead in 53

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