Doctor
Peter Green and Mick Green Lyrics


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Oh they call me Doctor Brown
They call me that lovin' man
Oh, they call me Doctor Brown
They call me that lovin' man
And if you got some trouble
Come around and see what you can

You don't have no prescription
You don't have to take no pills
You don't have no prescription
And baby don't have to take no pills
If you come to see me
Doctor Brown will cure your ills

Oh ask any woman in my neighborhood
You just ask any woman in my neighborhood

You just ask any woman
In my neighborhood
You just ask any woman
In my neighborhood
If Doctor Brown don't cure you
Nobody can do you no good

Yes, you don't have no prescription
And baby you don't have to take no pills
You don't have no prescription
And baby you don't have to take no pills




You just come around to see me
And Doctor Brown will cure your ills

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peter Green and Mick Green’s song, “Doctor Brown,” are about a man who is known for his healing powers. He is called “Doctor Brown” because he is a “lovin’ man” who can cure any ailment without the need for pills or prescriptions. The song is an invitation to anyone with troubles to come see him and experience his healing abilities. The repetition of the idea that “Doctor Brown will cure your ills” emphasizes his powers as a healer.


The song has a bluesy feel with its repeated lines and chord progression. The lyrics have a double entendre, as “Doctor Brown” can be interpreted as both a healer and a lover. The woman in the neighborhood are familiar with both sides of his persona and can attest to his abilities. There is a sense of playfulness in the lyrics, especially when Doctor Brown says that if he can’t cure them, nobody can.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh they call me Doctor Brown
I am known as Doctor Brown


They call me that lovin' man
I am known as a caring and affectionate person


Oh, they call me Doctor Brown
I am known as Doctor Brown


They call me that lovin' man
I am known as a caring and affectionate person


And if you got some trouble
If you are facing any problems


Come around and see what you can
Visit me and find out how I can help you


You don't have no prescription
You do not need any medication


You don't have to take no pills
You do not need to take any medication


If you come to see me
If you visit me


Doctor Brown will cure your ills
I will be able to heal you of your problems


Oh ask any woman in my neighborhood
Ask any woman who lives near me


You just ask any woman in my neighborhood
Simply inquire any woman who lives near me


You just ask any woman
Ask a woman


In my neighborhood
Who lives near me


If Doctor Brown don't cure you
If I am unable to heal you


Nobody can do you no good
No one else will be able to help you


Yes, you don't have no prescription
Indeed, you do not need any medication


And baby you don't have to take no pills
You do not need to consume any medicine, darlin'


You just come around to see me
Visit me


And Doctor Brown will cure your ills
I will be able to heal you of your problems




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WAYMON GLASCO

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Comments from YouTube:

BUZZ BARBHUIYAN

Great sound & track! Dylanish 

Harold Flood

Hey Buzz...............................................................Yes indeed

JimPanse0612

the calm jazzy like playing mixed with very memorable blues-riffs reminds me very much to the style of JJ.Cale. Great stuff, never heard this before!

Gøran Stensrud

HURRA! I got this track on an LP called The Enemy Within _ A Touch of Sunburn, great album, great track!

Sybille H.

me too :-)

SimfonijskiOtpadak

THANKS!!!! This is gold!

Paul Padoan

Yup, got the vinyl, great album.

maazvdo

Peter Green, Mick Green, the Raven and the Enemy Within - Doctor !!!
Thanks for posting,

yolix83

DazedConfused1969

what the fuck

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