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Stack-a-Lee Lyrics by Dr. John

Dr. John’s Gumbo / In the Right Place

1972

[Verse 1]
Stack-a-Lee shot Billy Lyons
He shot that boy so fast
The bullet went through Billy
It broke the bartender's glass

[Verse 2]
Stack-a-Lee went around the corner
Where they shot Stack in his side
Stack-a-Lee went stumbling
In his mother door

[Verse 3]
He said, "Mother, oh, mother
Won't you turn me over slow?
I've been jabbed in my left side
With a police .44"

[Verse 4]
When all the ladies heard that Stack
Oh, Stack-a-Lee was dead
Some come dressed in orange colors
Some came dressed in red, oh, play it for him now

[Verse 5]
Stack-a Lee went to the Devil
To identify poor Billy's soul
But the poor boy, he was absent
He had went down to shove coal

[Verse 6]
Now the Devil heard a rumbling
A mighty rumbling under the ground
He said, "That must be Mr. Stack pointing Billy
Upside-down"

[Verse 7]
Now it seems that old Devil
On top of his Devil chair
He said, "If you want Mr. Stack, boy
Then get him by yourself," yes

[Verse 8]
Now I told y'all my little story
And sang y'all my little song
'Bout Stack-a-Lee and Billy Lyons
They both dead and gone
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About “Stack-a-Lee” by Dr. John

Read the complete lyrics to "Stack-a-Lee" by Dr. John from the album "Dr. John’s Gumbo / In the Right Place" in 1972. 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 Pop.

"Stack-a-Lee" is performed by Dr. John. from the album "Dr. John’s Gumbo / In the Right Place" in 1972 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Stack-a-Lee", explore more songs by Dr. John using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Stack-a-Lee" is credited to Dr. John. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Stack-a-Lee" appears on "Dr. John’s Gumbo / In the Right Place" in 1972.

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