Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Behind the Bamboo Shade Lyrics by Joe Ely

Twistin’ in the Wind

1998

In a border town when the lights go down
And the Ranchero Radio plays
You won't find me around in the lights of the town
I'll be out where the day meets the shade
I only came for a holiday to sit in the Mexican wind
I only came for the whiskey, but suddenly she walked in
She wore a dress made of lace
And the light on her face
I felt the room start to shake
It shook a Black Spanish Love Seat Behind the Bamboo Shade...
I only came for the sun but I wound up with the moon and the stars
When her eyes met mine, the room filled with Spanish guitars
The kerosene in my blood
Came on like a flood
As I stood to take her away
To a Black Spanish Love Seat Behind the Bamboo Shade...
On a Black Spanish Love Seat Behind the Bamboo Shade
With the skeletons dancing on the eve of the Day of the Dead
I reached out in the dark
Put my hand on her heart
While the bows of the palm trees swayed
On a Black Spanish Love Seat Behind the Bamboo Shade
I woke up in a sweat, my legs feeling too weak to stand
There's a pain in my back and not a bit of grip in my hands
A flash of steel in the night
Left me no time to write
An epitaph to leave on my grave
The church bells rang on a Love Seat Behind the Bamboo Shade
On a Black Spanish Love Seat Behind the Bamboo Shade
With the skeletons dancing on the eve of the Day of the Dead
If you see Juan
Tell him I can't come
I've got a previous engagement I've made
I'm On a Black Spanish Love Seat Behind the Bamboo Shade...
Credits
Joe Ely

Joe Ely

About “Behind the Bamboo Shade” by Joe Ely

Read the complete lyrics to "Behind the Bamboo Shade" by Joe Ely from the album "Twistin’ in the Wind" in 1998. 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.

"Behind the Bamboo Shade" is performed by Joe Ely. from the album "Twistin’ in the Wind" in 1998 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 "Behind the Bamboo Shade", explore more songs by Joe Ely 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.

View all songs and biography for Joe Ely · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Behind the Bamboo Shade" is credited to Joe Ely. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Behind the Bamboo Shade" appears on "Twistin’ in the Wind" in 1998.

Visit the Joe Ely artist page at /artist/joe-ely for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.