Hey Joe
Noel Redding & Friends Lyrics

Hey Joe!
The singer is addressing Joe.

Where'd ya find that pearly girlie
The singer is asking Joe where he found the beautiful woman.

Where'd ya get that jolly dolly
The singer is asking Joe where he got the attractive woman he has with him.

How did ya rate that dish I wish was mine
The artist is asking Joe how he managed to obtain such a desirable woman.

She's got skin that's creamy dreamy
The artist is complimenting the woman's beautiful complexion.

Eyes that look so lovey-dovey
The singer is praising the woman's lovely and affectionate eyes.

Lips as red as cherry berry wine
The singer is admiring the woman's beautiful and colorful lips.

Now listen Joe, I ain't no heel
The artist is telling Joe that he is not a bad person.

But oh buddy let me tell you how I feel
The artist is going to reveal his true feelings to Joe.

She's a honey, she's a sugar pie
The artist is describing the woman as sweet and desirable.

I'm warnin' you I'm gonna try to steal her from you
The singer is informing Joe that he plans to try and take the woman from him.

Hey Joe!
The artist is addressing Joe again.

Though we've been the best of friends
The singer acknowledges that he and Joe have been good friends.

This is where that friendship ends
The singer is telling Joe that their friendship is over because of the woman.

I gotta have that dolly for my own.
The singer is expressing a strong desire to possess the woman.

(Hey Joe!)
The artist is calling out to Joe again.

(Hey Joe!)
The artist is calling out to Joe yet again.

Hey Joe!
The singer is addressing Joe again.

Come on let's be buddy buddies
The singer is trying to ingratiate himself with Joe.

Show me you're my palsy-walsy
The artist is asking Joe to demonstrate that they are really good friends.

Introduce that pretty little chick to me
The artist is asking Joe to introduce him to the woman.

Quit that waitin', hesitatin'
The artist is telling Joe to stop hesitating and take action.

Let me at 'er, what's the matter
The singer is asking Joe why he won't let him speak to the woman.

You're as slow as any Joe can be
The artist is criticizing Joe for being too slow to act.

Now come on Joe let's make a deal
The singer is suggesting that they make an agreement regarding the woman.

Let me dance with her to see if she is real
The singer wants to test the woman's sincerity by dancing with her.

She's the cutest girl I've ever seen
The singer is again admiring the woman's looks.

An' I tell ya face to face I mean to steal her from you
The artist is being direct and telling Joe that he plans to take the woman from him.

Hey Joe!
The artist is calling out to Joe yet again.

We'll be friends until the end
The singer is insisting that he values Joe's friendship.

But this looks like the end my friend
The singer is acknowledging that their friendship is indeed over.

I gotta have that dolly for my own
The artist is again expressing his strong desire for the woman.

I've gotta have that dolly for my own
The artist repeats his desire for the woman.

(Hey Joe, Hey Joe)
The artist is calling out to Joe one final time.