Gypsy gal, the hands of Harlem
Cannot hold you to its heat

Your temperature's too hot for taming
Your flaming feet burn up the street
I am homeless, come and take me

To the reach of your rattling drums
Let me know, babe, all about my fortune
Down alone my restless palms.


Gypsy gal, you got me swallowed
I have fallen far beneath

Your pearly eyes, so fast an' slashing
An' your flashing diamond teeth
The night is pitch black, come an' make my

Pale face fit into place, ah, please!
Let me know, babe, I am nearly drowning
If it's you my lifelines trace.


I been wond'rin' all about me
Ever since I seen you there

On the cliffs of your wildcat charms I'm riding
I know I'm 'round you but I don't know where
You've slayed me, you have made me

I got to laugh halfways off my heels
I got to know, babe, will you surround me
So I can know if I'm really real.