Hey Joe
Joe Stampley Lyrics


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Hey Joe!
Where'd ya find that purdy girlie
Where'd ya get that jolly dolly
How did ya 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'm not a heel
But oh, buddy let me tell you how I feel
She's a honey, she's a sugar pie
And I think I'm going to try steal her from you

Hey Joe!
I know we've been the best of friends
But this is where that friendship ends
I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own

Hey Joe!
Come on let's be buddy buddies
Show me you're my palsy-walsy
Introduce that pretty little chick to me

Hey Joe!
You're really getting' aggrevatin'
Hey, you're squirrely that's my girlie
You're about as pushy as 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
And I tell ya face to face, I mean to steal her from you

Hey Joe!
We'll be friends until the end
But this looks like the end, my friend




I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own
I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Joe" by Joe Stampley is a playful and upbeat tune about a man trying to steal his friend's girl. The lyrics are the singer's attempt to convince Joe to let him have the girl for himself. He describes her as a "purdy girlie" with "skin that's creamy dreamy" and "lips as red as cherry berry wine." The singer expresses his intentions to steal the girl from his friend, saying "And I think I'm going to try steal her from you."


Throughout the song, the singer tries to persuade Joe to let him have the girl, saying "Come on, Joe, let's make a deal" and "Let me dance with her to see if she is real." He also tells Joe that he's being pushy and aggravating, and that he should introduce the girl to him. Despite his attempts to remain friends with Joe, the singer eventually declares that he's going to keep the girl for himself.


Overall, "Hey Joe" is a lighthearted song that showcases Stampley's country twang and playful lyrics. The song tells a story of competition and ultimately, betrayal, as the singer tries to steal his friend's girl.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Joe!
The singer addresses Joe, getting his attention.


Where'd ya find that purdy girlie
The singer questions where Joe found his attractive female companion.


Where'd ya get that jolly dolly
The singer asks where Joe obtained his lovely lady friend.


How did ya rate that dish I wish was mine
The artist wonders how Joe was able to attract such a desirable partner, which they wish they had instead.


She's got skin that's creamy dreamy
The artist describes Joe's girlfriend's smooth and beautiful skin.


Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
The singer comments on Joe's girlfriend's affectionate and amorous gaze.


Lips as red as cherry berry wine
The singer notices the attractive color of Joe's girlfriend's lips, comparing them to a nice red wine.


Now listen Joe, I'm not a heel
The artist asserts to Joe that they are not a bad person.


But oh, buddy let me tell you how I feel
The artist is about to confess their true feelings to Joe.


She's a honey, she's a sugar pie
The artist further compliments Joe's girlfriend, stating that she is sweet and attractive.


And I think I'm going to try steal her from you
The singer admits their intentions to take Joe's girlfriend for themselves.


I know we've been the best of friends
The artist acknowledges their past friendship with Joe.


But this is where that friendship ends
The singer declares that they are willing to sacrifice their friendship with Joe in order to pursue his girlfriend.


I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own
The singer reaffirms their desire to have Joe's girlfriend for themselves.


Come on let's be buddy buddies
The singer attempts to make amends with Joe, suggesting that they should still try to be friends.


Show me you're my palsy-walsy
The artist requests that Joe prove that they are close friends.


Introduce that pretty little chick to me
The artist asks Joe to introduce them to his girlfriend.


You're really getting' aggrevatin'
The singer accuses Joe of being annoying and frustrating.


Hey, you're squirrely that's my girlie
The singer asserts that Joe's girlfriend should be with them instead.


You're about as pushy as can be
The artist comments on Joe's persistent behavior in trying to keep his girlfriend for himself.


Now come on, Joe, let's make a deal
The artist attempts to negotiate with Joe in order to get his girlfriend for themselves.


Let me dance with her to see if she is real
The artist suggests that they test their attraction to Joe's girlfriend by dancing with her.


She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
The singer describes their admiration for Joe's girlfriend's appearance.


And I tell ya face to face, I mean to steal her from you
The artist boldly declares their intention to take Joe's girlfriend for themselves.


We'll be friends until the end
The singer reassures Joe that they will always be friends.


But this looks like the end, my friend
The singer implies that their friendship may be over if Joe does not allow them to have his girlfriend.


I'm gonna keep that dolly for my own
The singer reiterates their desire to have Joe's girlfriend all to themselves.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Boudleaux Bryant

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Bring Back Good Times

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bring this kind of music back. 2 guys just having fun.

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I saw them in a little town country club back around 1980 and they were so much fun.

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