I Got a Woman
Tony Sheridan Lyrics


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Well, I got a woman way cross town
She's good to me, oh ho yeah
Said I got a woman way cross town
She's good to me, oh yeah

She gives me money every time I need
Yes, you know she's a kind of friend indeed
Said I got a woman way cross town
She's good to me, oh ho yeah

She says she loves me early in the morning
Just for me, oh ho yeah
She says she loves me early in the morning
Just for me, oh yeah

She says she loves me just for me, yeah
You know she loves me so tenderly
Said I got a woman way cross town
She's good to me, oh yeah
Ow!

She's there to love me
All day and night
Never grumbles or fusses
Just treats me right
Never runnin' in the streets
Leave me alone
She knows a woman's place
Is right back there with her hanging around the home

Got a woman way cross town
She's good to me, oh yeah
Well, I got a woman way cross town
She's good to me, oh yeah

Well, she's my baby, don't you understand
That I, I, I, I, I'm her loving man
Said I got a woman way cross town
She's good to me, oh ho yeah

Well, that much is alright
Well, that much is alright

I got a woman
Way cross town




She's good to me
Oh ho ho yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tony Sheridan's "I Got A Woman" describe a woman who is good to the singer, giving him money when he needs it, loving him early in the morning, and treating him right all day and night. The woman is portrayed as someone who is always there for the singer, never complaining, and who knows her place as being right back there with her hanging around the home. The singer is very appreciative of this woman and lets the listener know that she is his baby and that he is her loving man.


The song is a tribute to the African-American gospel song "I Got a Savior (Way Across Jordan)", which was a traditional gospel song that dates back to the early 20th century. The song was made popular by Ray Charles in 1954, Sheridan's version is a cover version of Ray Charles' song. The lyrics are changed from the original religious language to a romantic theme.


The song was recorded in Hamburg in 1961 by Tony Sheridan with The Beatles as his backing band. The band had recently arrived in Hamburg and was unknown at the time.


The song was not released as a single by The Beatles, but it was included on their album "Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962."


The lyrics of "I Got A Woman" were controversial at the time of release because they portrayed a strong and independent woman, which was not a common theme in popular music in the early 1960s.


The song's lyrics have been covered by many other artists, such as Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, and The Animals.


Tony Sheridan has said that "I Got A Woman" was one of his favorite songs to perform live because it was such an upbeat and fun song.


The guitar riff in the song was inspired by Ray Charles' hit "What'd I Say".


The song was recorded in one take, and the studio relied on a tap-tapping sound to keep the rhythm while recording.


The lyrics reveal that the woman is not just a sexual object, but that she provides for the singer, showing that he has a level of respect and admiration for her.


The song's chord progression is similar to Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode."


Chords: G, C, G, D, G.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I got a woman way cross town
I have a woman who lives far away from me


She's good to me, oh ho yeah
She treats me well and I appreciate it


Said I got a woman way cross town
I'm repeating myself because it's important


She gives me money every time I need
She helps me out financially


Yes, you know she's a kind of friend indeed
She's a true friend


She says she loves me early in the morning
She expresses her love in the morning


Just for me, oh ho yeah
I'm the only one she loves


She says she loves me just for me, yeah
My personality and character are what she loves


You know she loves me so tenderly
Her love is gentle and soft


She's there to love me
She's always available to show me love


All day and night
24/7


Never grumbles or fusses
She never complains or argues


Just treats me right
She treats me well and with respect


Never runnin' in the streets
She's not out and about without a good reason


Leave me alone
She's not clingy or overly-needy


She knows a woman's place
She understands traditional gender roles


Is right back there with her hanging around the home
Her place is at home


Well, she's my baby, don't you understand
She's my significant other


That I, I, I, I, I'm her loving man
She's devoted to me


Well, that much is alright
Things are good between us


I got a woman
I have a female partner


Way cross town
She lives far away


Oh ho ho yeah
An expression of happiness and satisfaction




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Renald J. Richard, Ray Charles

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