Gimme Three Steps

Lynyrd Skynyrd

About Gimme Three Steps

"Gimme Three Steps" is a song by southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released on its 1973 debut album, (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd). It was written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant.


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I was cutting a rug
Down at place called The Jug
With a girl named Linda Lou
When in walked a man
With a gun in his hand
And he was looking for you know who
He said, "Hey there, fellow
With the hair colored yellow
Whatcha tryin' to prove?
'Cause that's my woman there
And I'm a man who cares
And this might be all for you
I said, excuse me

I was scared and fearing for my life
I was shaking like a leaf on a tree
'Cause he was lean, mean
Big and bad, Lord
Pointin' that gun at me
"Oh, wait a minute, mister
I didn't even kiss her
Don't want no trouble with you
And I know you don't owe me
But I wish you'd let me
Ask one favor from you"

"Oh, won't you
Gimme three steps, gimme three steps, mister
Gimme three steps towards the door?
Gimme three steps, gimme three steps, mister
And you'll never see me no more"

For, sure

Well the crowd cleared away
And I began to pray
And the water fell on the floor
And I'm telling you, son
Well, it ain't no fun
Staring straight down a forty-four
Well, he turned and screamed at Linda Lou
And that's the break I was looking for
And you could hear me screaming a mile away
As I was headed out toward your door

"Oh, won't you
Gimme three steps, gimme three steps, mister
Gimme three steps towards the door?
Gimme three steps, gimme three steps, mister
And you'll never see me no more"

Show me the back door

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Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced /ˌlɛnərd ˈskɪnərd/ LEN-ərd-SKIN-ərd) is an American rock band best known for popularizing the Southern hard rock genre during the 1970s. Originally formed in 1964 as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tunes "Sweet Home Alabama," and "Free Bird." At the peak of their success, three members died in an airplane crash in 1977, putting an abrupt end to the band's most popular incarnation. more »

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Written by: ALLEN COLLINS, RONNIE VAN ZANT

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13 facts about this song

Inspiration
The song "Gimme Three Steps" was inspired by a real-life situation where the band's lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant was threatened at gunpoint at a bar named "The West Tavern" in Jacksonville, Florida.
Release Date
"Gimme Three Steps" was first released in November 1973. It appeared on Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album "(Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd)".
Songwriting
Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins are credited with the songwriting of "Gimme Three Steps".
Size and Type of Band
Lynyrd Skynyrd was a large band consisting of eight members when the song was released. The band is typically classified as Southern Rock or Hard Rock.
Popular Recognition
The Rolling Stone magazine ranked Lynyrd Skynyrd 95th on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time" and "Gimme Three Steps" is often recognized as one of their most iconic songs.
Live Performances
"Gimme Three Steps" is one of the band's regulars in their concerts and live performances. It was instantly loved by the fans because of its lively, danceable tune and listeners enjoy the song for its humor and light-hearted storytelling.
Radio Play
Despite being not released as a single, the song is one of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s most played songs on the radio.
Storytelling
The song tells a story of a man who gets involved in an altercation with another man, whose girlfriend he was dancing with at a bar.
Song Structure
"Gimme Three Steps" follows a standard verse-chorus pattern, but its energetic guitar solos and memorable riffs make the song unique.
Ronnie's Distinct Style
This song showcases the band's lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant's distinct style of turning potentially disastrous situations into humorous anecdotes, a common theme in several of their songs.
Length
The original song length is 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists and bands have covered "Gimme Three Steps" including country music singer Tracy Lawrence, surfer-rock band The Ventures, and rock band Poison. The song continues to be covered by local bands and musicians, demonstrating its continuing popularity.
Music Video
The official music video features a performance of the song from the band's 1976 concert at Knebworth House in England.

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