Gypsy Woman
Muddy Water Lyrics
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You know the gypsy woman told me that you your mother's bad-luck child
Well, you're having a good time now, but that'll be trouble after while
Well, you know I went to a gypsy woman to have my fortune told
She say, "You better go back home son and peep through your, your key hole"
You know the gypsy woman told me that you your mother's bad-luck child
Well, you're having a good time now, but that'll be
Well, now, you know I went back home, I took the gypsy woman as she said
I peeped through my key hole and there was another man laying in my bed
You know the gypsy woman told me that you your mother's bad-luck child
Well, you're having a good time now, but that'll be trouble after while
The song "Gypsy Woman" by Muddy Waters is about a man who seeks out the help of a gypsy woman to have his fortune told. The gypsy woman tells him that he is his mother's bad-luck child and warns him that although he is currently having a good time, trouble will come his way in the future. The singer dismisses the warning and continues to enjoy his life, but he discovers that the gypsy woman's prediction is true when he returns home to find another man in his bed.
The lyrics suggest that the singer's current happiness is only temporary and that he will eventually face the consequences of his actions. The gypsy woman's warning serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and that one should always think about the long-term effects of their decisions. The use of the gypsy woman as a fortune teller also adds a level of mystique and mystery to the song, making it a captivating and intriguing story.
● "Gypsy Woman" was released in 1947 and is one of Muddy Waters's early recordings.
● The song features Waters on guitar and vocals, with Little Walter on harmonica.
● The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Brian Hyland, The Impressions, and Santana.
● The song has been featured in several films, including "Goodfellas" and "The Commitments."
● The song was included in the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
● Waters wrote the song while he was living in Mississippi and working on sharecropper plantations.
● The song was written about a real-life incident that happened to Waters's friend.
● The song's opening riff was later used by Chuck Berry in his song "Johnny B. Goode."
● The lyrics "you're my mother's bad-luck child" were later used by Waters in his song "Mannish Boy."
● The song's theme of seeking guidance from a fortune teller was common in blues music, and reflects the deeply-held beliefs of many African Americans at the time.
Chords (as recorded by Muddy Waters):
Intro:
C7 C7 F7 F7
Verse:
C7 C7 F7 F7
C7 C7 G7 F7
C7 C7 F7 F7
C7 C7 G7 G7
Chorus:
C7 C7 F7 F7
C7 C7 G7 F7
C7 C7 F7 F7
C7 C7 G7 G7
Line by Line Meaning
You know the gypsy woman told me that you your mother's bad-luck child
The fortune teller warned that you were born under an unlucky star, influenced by your mother's misfortunes.
Well, you're having a good time now, but that'll be trouble after while
You may be enjoying the good life at present but it won't last.
Well, you know I went to a gypsy woman to have my fortune told
I sought advice from a clairvoyant to hear what the future holds.
She say, "You better go back home son and peep through your, your key hole"
She advised me to return home and see what is happening through a spy hole in the door.
Well, now, you know I went back home, I took the gypsy woman as she said
I did what the fortune teller asked and returned home.
I peeped through my key hole and there was another man laying in my bed
I discovered my lover cheating on me with another man.
You know the gypsy woman told me that you your mother's bad-luck child
The clairvoyant warned me again that my bad luck was due to my mother's influence.
Well, you're having a good time now, but that'll be trouble after while
Despite current happiness, trouble will come in the future.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MCKINLEY MORGANFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Victor-ew8fr
love this one
@eduardocarrochio6326
muddy's first record, just read about it today
@martinharrison7927
Amazing
@a.t.oliver2440
Wow!!!
@arjhendrix
yeah!!! thank you for sharing best wishes
@Fevertorium
Muddy Waters: Blues Gansta
@bteiv676
How'd they leave off the "s" on the record label? Just another rip off record company that was just in it for the money.
@pablograssdestroyerofass6965
he wasn't named Water"s" yet, just Muddy Water.
@derekemrie2987
Right, WTF, Can't even get my name right on my record, better get my name right on the royalty checks (yep, screwed the bluesmen there to, gave the like 10% while the record company big shots took the rest)! RIP Muddy, so dog gone influential for others, the music LIVES ON!!!
@bteiv676
@Derek Emrie Good luck, contacting ASCAP for my royalties...it's been a long time since my last check.