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Hank Williams Jr. & Hank Williams Sr. Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant
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@sirhan.
CJ never tell his homies how much he loves to listen to these songs
@diegos.loayza3706
Ahhaha XD. So true
@disruptor6550
Lmaooo
@violapetslove1492
A well do was follow thw damn train cj!
@marcodistefano4214
I'm redownloading GTA San Andreas just cause I casually bumped into this song :')
@tylerkimmel1359
Ain’t it though lol
@MG-dt9kk
10% fans Hank Williams
90% fans GTA San Andreas
@Dloc47
True
@Dirtbike-yt6kg
I’m both I first heard it from San Andreas but love Hank Williams Sr
@phantomstriker7996
1% tf2 fans