JJ Cale - Homeless

How come nobody ever uploaded this song? It's one of his best. ( I do not own this video or any of its contents.)

She said she had no money
But he was in doubt
He told her, "I used to be in too"
But now he was out
"Spare some small change lady
And I'll be on my way"

She looked into his eyes
And deep in his soul
I know she was wondering
If he was in control
She muttered to herself,
"Those beggars,
Where do they all come from?"

He said, "I'm not a homeless man
I'm a gypsy by trade
And I'm travelling this land
I'm not a homeless man"

He moved through the streets
With his headband low
Never thinking he would ever see
That woman again, you know
Just sleeping in the doorways
And alleys like he always had

The years rolled by
And later on
He spotted an old woman
All tattered and worn
Hard times had got her
Her clothes were ragged and old

She said, "I'm not a homeless woman
I'm a gypsy by trade
And I'm travelling this land
I'm not a homeless woman"

Sometimes in the daytime
Sometimes at night
You will see a couple walking
They'll come into sight
Pushing their carts
And holding hands

If you ask to help
They'll just run away
Like little children, out to play
And if you ask,
"Who are you"
They'll always say

"I'm not a homeless man
I'm a gypsy by trade
And I'm travelling this land
She's not a homeless woman
I'm not a homeless man"

"I'm not a homeless man
I'm a gypsy by trade
And I'm travelling this land
She's not a homeless woman"

Category:

Music

Tags:

• JJ
• CALE
• HOMELESS
• TULSA

[DrSardonicuss]

'bout time this one showed up on here!

Thanks~

[tincathewildchild]

@DrSardonicuss -

yeah, I've been waiting for this one since forever and decided to put it on myself then :)

[tincathewildchild]

Earthfan11 - my dad said jj cale learned clapton and knopfler to play the guitar. i'm not acquainted with any facts, but i think i agree with my dad because they all have that special playing style.

[kpaxsmith]

... a wise soul, I had the pleasure to meet Mr. Cale once in FL. As I once lived two years on the road myself in the past. This song hits home, he is such a gifted writer and guitarist.

[oldhippichic]

earthfan11- it's true. signed, she who knows.

[MariekeKeulen]

gotta love this one.

[dimitrissarris1]

Nice...!



[daniloar1]

demais esse som, um dos mais doces e top.

[EarthFan11]

I love this song!

Many people unaware may think his pickin emulates the great Mark Knopfler- of course we know the opposite to be true. Wouldn't it be a treat to see those two jam- forget Clapton, give me Mark and JJ!

Does anyone have access to that instrumental off the Tulsa and Back documentary entitled: "High School Instrumental?" It's also the menu score on the DVD.

Also, can someone pleeease upload more Christine Lakeland vids!!!

[lasse313]

that's right....-I come from Denmark and got his lyrics to this song from Rocky Frisco - such a good song about...-yeah Homeless people....