Empire State Express Rory Gallagher

I knew it was the Empire State, Can tell by the way she blows. Asked the depot agent, "Please let me ride the blinds". Asked the depot agent, "Please let me ride the blinds".

Empire State Express Son House

I went down to the station I leaned against the door I went down to the station I leaned against the door You know I know the Empire State Any time I hear her blow Then I ask the depot agent Let me ride

Calling Card Rory Gallagher

If teardrops could flood an ocean I have a notion, you'd try You'd make it in extra fast time Just as a pass time, easy as pie Each time you cry, baby, cry Just the way I did The day you br...

Wheels Within Wheels Rory Gallagher

If you keep on walkin'You'll walk right outta sightAnd if you keep your eyes closedYou will not see the lightJust give me a chanceTo put it rightIf you keep your heart closedYou'll live out in the ...

Barley & Grape Rag Rory Gallagher

I don't care if I get arrestedCause tonight they'll need more than a ball and chainI don't care just whose interestedCause I'm comin' into town just the sameI've been feelin' alone, I've been feeli...

The Cuckoo Rory Gallagher

Oh, the cuckoo she's a pretty bird And she warbles as she flies And she never holler cuckoo 'Til the 4th day of July Jack of Diamonds, Jack of Diamonds Well, I've known you of old Well, you've rob...

Walkin' Blues Rory Gallagher

Woke up this morning, feel 'round for my shoes,You know 'bout that babe, had them old walkin' blues.Woke up this morning, I feel 'round for my shoes,You know 'bout that babe, Lord, I had them old w...

Blue Moon of Kentucky Rory Gallagher

Blue moon of kentucky, keep on shiningShine on the one that's gone and left me blueBlue moon of kentucky, keep on shiningShine on the one that's gone and left me blueIt was on one moonlight nightSt...

Deep Elm Blues Rory Gallagher

When you go down to Deep Elm, keep your money in your socksBy them day Elm women, roll on you on the rocksOh sweet mama, got the morning baby bluesIf you go down in Deep Elm, yeah, keep your money ...

Goin' To My Hometown Rory Gallagher

Mama's in the kitchen bakin' up a pieDaddy's in the backyardGet a job, sonYou know you ought to tryI packed up my bag, I headed down the roadI got me a job from Henry FordBut I made a mistake, I mo...

Cradle Rock Rory Gallagher

If I was a cradle then you'd let me rock If I was a pony then you'd let me trot If I was the atom then you'd split me into three But when I want to see you, baby How come you lock your door on me?I...

I Wonder Who Rory Gallagher

I wonder who, Will be your sweet man, When I'm gone? I wonder who, Will be your sweet man, When I'm gone? Who's gonna have to love you? Who's gonna carry your business on? I wonder who, Will be you...

Too Much Alcohol Rory Gallagher

Yeahhh...Too much alcohol,Yeahhh....I went down on 31st Street,To pick up a jug of alcohol,Well, I went down on 31st Street,To pick up a jug of alcohol.Ahhh.........Told the man to put in some wate...

As The Crow Flies Rory Gallagher

As the crow flies, baby Will I ain't so far from you As the crow flies, baby Will I ain't so far from you But since I don't have wings I can't get home as fast as I want toAs the crow flies, baby W...

Walk On Hot Coals Rory Gallagher

Well I lost my shirt in a card game,In which I never had a chance,Well I lost my shirt in a card game,Which I never had a chance.The deck was marked, The game was rigged, You could not tell at a gl...

Who's That Coming? Rory Gallagher

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Back On My Stompin' Ground (After Hours) Rory Gallagher

I've been bitten, Lord, I've been stung. Well I was cornered, And I was almost hung. Well, I sure made a getaway, And I'm, almost back on my stompin' ground. Well, it's been written, Many, many tim...

Big Guns Rory Gallagher

Well, you think you're sitting pretty But you're sitting on a powder keg. Well, you think you're standing steady But you're weak as a matchstick leg. Well, there's a rumble in the city, There's a c...

What's Going On Rory Gallagher

Mother, mother There's too many of you crying.Brother, brother, brother, there's far too many of you dying.You know we've got to find a way to bring some lovin' here today, yeah! Picket lines and p...

Tattoo'D Lady Rory Gallagher

Tattoo'd lady, Bearded baby,They're my family.When I was lonely,Something told me, where,I could always be.Where I could,Wish for pennies, If we had any.You'd meet me down,At the shooting gallery.Y...

Bad Penny Rory Gallagher

Cold blue swastika tattooed on my skinThe ice in my veins, the staples in my chinI've got it carved in my forehead, 'Slave To My Sin'Too violent for the brotherhood to ever take me inGonna write do...

Shadow Play Rory Gallagher

In the flinty light, it's midnight, and stars collideShadows run, in full flight, to run, seek and hideI'm still not sure what part I play,in this shadow play, this shadow playIn the half light, on...

Kickback City Rory Gallagher

They say this town will kill youThey say this town ain't got no soulThis town could take a child's smileAnd turn it into stoneBut don't you think I know that?This place has cut me to the boneTroubl...

Bourbon Rory Gallagher

Well, he's drinking down the bourbon like it was soda pop, Trying to quell a feeling he knows ain't gonna stop, He's mortgaged out his blood for one more chance to breathe. He had the D.T.'s for br...

Used To Be Rory Gallagher

Baby I no longer wanna be, just a thorn in your side.Tell me what you gave me baby, and I will give you back.The troubles you gave me, gonna wrap em' up in a box,Tie em' up with string, send em' ba...

Going To My Home Town Rory Gallagher

Mama's in the kitchen baking up a pie. Daddy's in the backyard,"Get a job, son, You know you ought to try". I packed up my bag, I headed down the road, I got me a job from Henry Ford. But...

Bullfrog Blues Rory Gallagher

Well, did you ever,Well, did you ever,Well, did you ever,Well, did you ever wake up,With them bullfrogs on your mind?Well, did you ever wake up,With them bullfrogs on your mind?You had to sit there...

Messin' With The Kid Rory Gallagher

What's this I hearthat's going all around town?The people are sayin' you gonna put the kid down,Lordy, what're you doing?You can call it what you want,I call it messin' with the kid.You told me you...

The Loop Rory Gallagher

"You are a moonchild and pretty soon child I've got that feeling That I'm gonna make you smile forever If I can.Just give me a sign and I'll show you my plan You are a blue child, forever true chil...

Born On The Wrong Side Of Time Rory Gallagher

Well, like a bad penny you've turned up again,You're in my sights, there's a mist on my lens.I think you know how it was when I tripped and fell,Well, you double-dealed me, baby and I broke like a ...

A Million Miles Away Rory Gallagher

This hotel bar is full of peopleThe piano man is really laying it downEven the old bartender is as high as a steepleSo why tonight should I wear a frown?The joint is jumping all around meAnd my moo...

Out On The Western Plain Rory Gallagher

When I was a cowboy out on the Western Plain.When I was a cowboy out on the Western Plain.Well, I made a half a million,Working hard on the bridle reins.Come a cow-cow yicky. come a cow-cow yicky, ...

Lonesome Highway Rory Gallagher

Well its a winding highway, that never seems to end,Well we all must travel, We'll not pass this way again,Are you going my way, well won't you lend a hand,Well it sounds like thunder, but it could...

Just The Smile Rory Gallagher

Just the smile that is spreading all over her faceCould warm up the room and set fire to the placeYes, it could, you know it couldNow, the fog is clinging all over the townPut one foot in front the...

I'm Not Awake Yet Rory Gallagher

I'm not awake yet, I haven't opened my eyes.But I haven't been late yet, I'm gonna to be on time.For today's the day that you are coming back.And I can't wait to see you materialize.How much can I ...

Daughter Of The Everglades Rory Gallagher

Were you raised by the river Down by the low, low land Where the air is dark and sinister?In the nigh there's no safe place to stand Hid in the reeds are eyes that peek, voices I can't understand F...

I'll Admit You'Re Gone Rory Gallagher

I'll admit you're gone - when I think I'm able, Just like in that song, you turned all the tables, Now I know I'm wrong, life is hard to shoulder, I won't last too long, each day is getting cold...

The King Of Zydeco Rory Gallagher

Well, it's a straight line as the crow flies,To a heaven here on earth.And if you make time, it's a cool drive,Head down to the coast.If your taste runs to the gumbo,Don't know where to go?Let me i...

They Don't Make Them Like You Anymore Rory Gallagher

Everything comes to him who waits Well, that may be so, but you know it might be too late Oh, how I'd love to see That I wanna be in your vicinity ------------- Lyrics Powered by LyricFind Written By RORY

Kid Gloves Rory Gallagher

"Well, they sprung me out of Quentin, I'm back on the mob's payroll They can buy my body Sure they can't buy my soul. I'm working out of Stockton I''m weighing in at two -o -one But there's a...

Middle Name Rory Gallagher

Well, a hurricane is on its way across the Bible BeltJust watch the sway of the sugar caneMove from right to leftIt could be gone when the morning comesShould be heading westHang around, go in the ...

Ghost Blues Rory Gallagher

Came home this morning, Looking half-way like a ghost. Walked in this morning, Feeling half-way like a ghost. Face looked like marble, My blood burned just like toast. Face looked like marble, My b...

Heaven's Gate Rory Gallagher

You're feeling haunted See those shadows on the shades? You're stalking 'round the room Your name is on the blade The darkness 'round your neck Is like a metal claw Who is gonna save you? Who will...

Walkin' Wounded Rory Gallagher

I'm walkin' wounded, got my heart in a sling I've been injected till I don't feel a thing You got me hurtin' where it gets me the most If I had some sense I'd move back to the Southern Coast, yeah ...

Slumming Angel Rory Gallagher

You're like a Slumming AngelLost on the wrong side of townJust want to see the picturesTell your man, "Turn down the sound"You're acting wise but aren't you afraid'Round here you might get blown aw...

Never Asked You For Nothin' Rory Gallagher

Never asked you for nothingNot one crust of breadNever asked you for nothingNot one crust of breadSo now you changed your mindHow good can my luck getLet’s go out walkn’Down on the avenueLet’s go o...

Messin' With The Kid (Live At Cork) Rory Gallagher

What's this I hear going all around townThe people are sayin' you gonna put the kid downLordy, what your doingYou call it what you wantI call it messin' with the kidYou told me you loved meYou told...

Cradle Rock (Live) Rory Gallagher

If I was a cradle, then you'd let me rockIf I was a pony, then you'd let me trotIf I was the atom, you'd split me into threeWhen I wanna see you baby, don't you lock on meIf I was a baby, you would...

I Wonder Who (Live) Rory Gallagher

I wonder whoWill be your sweet manWhen I'm goneI wonder whoWill be your sweet manWhen I'm goneWho's gonna have to love youWho's gonna carry your business onI wonder whoWill be your sweet manWhen I'...

Tattoo'd Lady (Live) Rory Gallagher

Tattoo'd lady, bearded baby, they're my familyWhen I was lonely, something told me where I could always beWhere I could wish for pennies, if we had anyYou'd meet me down at the shooting galleryYes,...