Saturday, December 3, 2011

When I'm Gone Lyrics



These are the lyrics to "Cups", aka "When I'm Gone", performed by
Lulu and the Lampshades (also here) on their Cold Water album. I note them here because all the other sources on the internet are either incomplete or incorrect.  Italicized phrases indicate areas where I have trouble understanding the lyrics.




I got my ticket for the long way 'round
two bottles of whiskey for the way
and I sure would like some sweet company
oh I'm leaving tomorrow what'd'ya say


When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone


I got my ticket for the long way 'round
the one with the prettiest views
it's got mountains it's got rivers
it's got woods that'll give you shivers [see note]
but it sure would be prettier with you.


When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You will miss me by my talk


You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I got my ticket for the long way 'round
these feet weren't built to stay too long
and I've gone out on my own 
but you'll miss me when you're home
it's for you, dear, that I sing this song.


When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone


When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
When I'm gone (When I'm gone)
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You will miss me by my talk
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone




Note: On the album they sing "it's got woods that'll give you shivers", but at other times they sing, "it's got site's that'll give you shivers".

1 comment:

  1. You are miss ring a whole verse.... "...these feet weren't meant to stay to long..."

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