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Charlie Freak Lyrics by Steely Dan

The Best Of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen

1974

[Verse 1]
Charlie Freak had but one thing to call his own
Three weighed ounce pure golden ring, no precious stone
Five nights without a bite, no place to lay his head
And if nobody takes him in he'll soon be dead
[Verse 2]
On the street he spied my face, I heard him hail
In our plot of frozen space he told his tale
Poor man, he showed his hand, so righteous was his need
And, me, so wise I bought his prize for chicken feed
[Verse 3]
Newfound cash soon begs to smash a state of mind
Close inspection fast revealed his favorite kind
Poor kid, he overdid, embraced the spreading haze
And while he sighed his body died in fifteen ways
[Verse 4]
When I heard I grabbed a cab to where he lay
'Round his arm the plastic tag read "D.O.A."
Yes Jack, I gave it back, the ring I could not own
Now come, my friend, I'll take your hand and lead you home
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Steely Dan

Steely Dan

About “Charlie Freak” by Steely Dan

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"Charlie Freak" is credited to Steely Dan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Charlie Freak" appears on "The Best Of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen" in 1974.

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