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Freddie Lyrics by Dave Van Ronk

No Dirty Names

1966

Ahh, Freddie's wife done something she ain't never done before
In the bed with another man, made Freddie's pallet on the floor
It made him mad
He got bad
He got his gun in his hand
When Freddie's wife saw Freddie, fell down on her knees
Pleading with her husband, "Don't take my life, oh, please!"
I know you're mad
Ya got bad
You got your gun in your hand
Ahh, Freddie said to the judge, "Well, judge, what would ya do?
If you found your wife with another man, well, you'd get pretty mad too
You'd get mad
You'd get bad
You'd get your gun in your hand"
Well, Freddie's papa said, "Freddie, there's a-one thing you done wrong
When you saw your wife with that other man, why didn't you leave 'em alone
Ya got mad
Aw, bad
You got your gun in your hand"
Ahh, Freddie said, "Papa, papa what would ya do?
You found mama with another man, well, you'd get pretty mad too
You'd get mad
Aw, bad
You'd get your gun in your hand"
You get mad
You get bad
Get your gun in your hand
You get mad
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Dave Van Ronk

Dave Van Ronk

About “Freddie” by Dave Van Ronk

Read the complete lyrics to "Freddie" by Dave Van Ronk from the album "No Dirty Names" in 1966. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Non-Music, Blues.

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"Freddie" is credited to Dave Van Ronk. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Freddie" appears on "No Dirty Names" in 1966.

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