Song information On this page you can find the lyrics of the song Three-Legged Man, artist - Ray Stevens. Date of issue: 31.12.1986
Song language: English
Three-Legged Man |
| Well, my friends, you’d never guess it, so I really must confess it |
| I just met the sweetest woman in my long and dismal life |
| But a friend of mine said «Buddy, just in case your mind is muddy |
| Don’t you know that girl you’re fooling with |
| Is old Peg-Leg Johnson’s wife |
| And old Peg-Leg's big and mean and tough and grim |
| Yeah, and he’ll brain you with his artificial limb» |
| But next morning, bright and early, I stole old Peg-Leg's girlie |
| And I also took his wooden leg just to play it safe |
| But there weren’t no time for laughter 'cause he started hopping after |
| Now I keep on running faster but he won’t give up the chase |
| So now I’m running 'cross the country with his bride |
| And I got his wooden leg right by my side |
| Now I’m a three-legged man with a two-legged woman |
| Being chased by a one-legged fool |
| Oh, he’s hoppin' and he’s floppin', but he shows no signs of stoppin' |
| I tell you, boys, this life is hard and cruel |
| 'Cross the deserts and the valleys, those ol' dark Chicago alleys |
| 'Cross that mighty Mississippi to the hills of Caroline |
| 'Cross the mountains of Montana through the swamps of Louisiana |
| Every time I look back, he’s just one leg behind |
| And I know he must be cold and wet and sick |
| But in spite of all his woes, he still can kick |
| Now I’m a three-legged man with a two-legged woman |
| Being chased by a one-legged fool |
| Oh, he’s hoppin' and he’s floppin', but he shows no signs of stoppin' |
| I tell you, boys, this life is hard and cruel |
| Now he’s ragged and he’s filthy, and I’m feeling kinda guilty |
| 'Specially in the evenings when I hear him plead and beg |
| He says, «In spite of all your stealing, friend, I bear you no hard feelings |
| You can keep the blamed old woman, just give me back my leg |
| 'Cause although that leg you meant to take was wooden |
| In the dark, by mistake, you took my good’un» |
| Now I’m a three-legged man with a two-legged woman |
| Being chased by a one-legged fool |
| Oh, he’s hoppin' and he’s floppin', but he shows no signs of stoppin' |
| I tell you, boys, this life is hard and cruel |
| Yes, I’m a three-legged man with a two-legged woman |
| Being chased by a one-legged fool |
| Oh, he’s hoppin' and he’s floppin', but he shows no signs of stoppin' |
| I tell you, boys, this life is hard and cruel |