Hey, Hey, What Can I Do

Led Zeppelin

About Hey, Hey, What Can I Do

"Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" is a song by the English rock group Led Zeppelin, released in 1970 as the B-side of "Immigrant Song" outside the United Kingdom.


Year:
1982
3:56
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Want to tell you about the girl I love
My she looks so fine
She's the only one that I been dreamin' of
Maybe someday she will be all mine
I want to tell her that I love her so
I thrill with her every touch
I need to tell her she's the only one I really love

I got a woman, want to ball all day
I got a woman, she won't be true, no
I got a woman, stay drunk all the time
I said I got a little woman and she won't be true

Sunday morning when we go down to church
See the menfolk standin' in line
I said they come to pray to the Lord
With my little girl, looks so fine
In the evening when the sun is sinkin' low
Everybody's with the one they love
I walk the town, keep a-searchin' all around
Lookin' for my street corner girl

I got a woman, want to ball all day
I got a woman, she won't be true, no no
I got a woman, stay drunk all the time
I said I got a little woman and she won't be true

In the bars, with the men who play guitars
Singin', drinkin' and rememberin' the times
My little lover does a midnight shift
She followed around all the time
I guess there's just one thing a-left for me to do
Gonna pack my bags and move on my way
'Cause I got a worried mind sharin' what I thought was mine
Gonna leave her where the guitars play

I got a woman, she won't be true, no no
I got a woman, want to ball all day, yeah, yeah
I got a woman, stay drunk all the time
I got a little woman and she won't be true

(Hey hey what can I do) I said she won't be true

No, yeah, no, yeah, no, yeah, no, yeah (hey, hey, what can I say?)

Ah (hey hey, what can I do) keep on, keep on
(No, no, what can I say?) she won't
Keep on, keep on (hey, hey, what can I do?)
(No, no, what can I say?)
(Hey, hey, what can I do?) 
(No, no, what can I say?) hey, hey what can I do, I got a women she won't be true
(Hey, hey, what can I do?) oh oh hear what I said I got a woman wanna bawl all day
(No, no, what can I say?) keep on keep on
(Hey, hey, what can I do?)

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Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were an English rock band active in the late 1960s and throughout the 1970s. Formed as the New Yardbirds in 1968, the band consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. They are widely considered to be one of the most successful, innovative and influential rock groups in history. more »

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Written by: JOHN BONHAM, JOHN PAUL JONES, JIMMY PAGE, ROBERT PLANT

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13 facts about this song

Band Involvement
"Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" is a song by the legendary English rock band Led Zeppelin.
Release Year
The song was released in 1970.
Unique Standpoint
It's the only non-album track the band released before their breakup.
B-Side Track
"Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" was initially released as the B-side to "Immigrant Song" in the United States, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Album Inclusion
It was not included on any studio album until the 1990 boxed set, and subsequent "Led Zeppelin III" CD reissue, where it was integrated into the listings as a bonus track.
Song Origin
The lyrics were rumored to be about a woman singer Robert Plant knew who always wore a red dress, which reflects in the line, "I got a woman, wanna ball all day."
Genre
This song is categorised under hard rock and folk rock genre, showing the versatility of the band.
Live Performances
"Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" was never performed live at Led Zeppelin's customary concert gigs, although it was played once by the surviving members during Page and Plant’s reunion tour in 1994.
Band Members' Contributions
It featured John Bonham on drums, Robert Plant on vocals, Jimmy Page on acoustic guitar, mandolin, and John Paul Jones on bass guitar.
Acoustic Features
"Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" is noted for its folk-style sound that showcases robust acoustic instrumentation, a shift from Led Zeppelin's usual hard rock productions.
Cultural Impact
It has been covered by numerous artists including Hootie & the Blowfish in their 2000 album "Scattered, Smothered and Covered," and remains a favorite among Led Zeppelin fans.
Song Length
"Hey, Hey, What Can I Do" run for a duration 3 minutes and 56 seconds, making it one of the concisely written songs by Led Zeppelin.
Production Facts
The song was produced by the band's guitarist Jimmy Page, showcasing his skills not only as a musician but as a producer as well.

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