Jimmy Buffett - Gypsies in the Palace Lyrics

Gypsies in the Palace
written: J. Buffett, G. Frey, and W. Jennings
lead vocal: J. Buffett
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First part spoken by unknown narrator:
In days of old, when knights were bold
And journeyed from their castles
Trusty men were left behind
Knights needed not the hassles
They helped themselves to pig and peach
And drank from King's own chalice
Oh, it was a stirring sight
These gypsies in the palace

Jimmy, spoken line:
And some things never change. Hit it boys!

So long boss, knock 'em dead, don't worry 'bout a thing
Wish that we could come along, we'd love to hear you sing
Limo's here, your bags are packed, the list is by the phone
Me and Snake will watch your place and treat it like our own

Look at all this liquor
Look at all this food
It's only gonna go to waste
We're not really being rude
But the good stuff's in his closet, I swear he wouldn't mind
Hell, we'll just shoot the lock off, I do it all the time

We're gypsies in the palace, he's left us here alone
The Order of the Sleepless Knights will now assume the throne
We ain't got no money, we ain't got no right
But we're gypsies in the palace, we got it all tonight


There's damsels in distress out there and we got all this beer
We'll free them from their condos and bring 'em over here
We'll show them his gold records
We'll play his music loud
We'll party just like Bubba does
We'll do the old man proud


We're gypsies in the palace, there ain't no wrong or right
We're gypsies in the palace, and a-goin' wild tonight


He's the greatest guy to work for, man, he's really cool
Hey, Snake! This party's gettin' dull, throw someone in the pool
Hey, let's all take our clothes off and form a conga line
Watch out for that broken glass! Hey, Snake! We need more wine


We're gypsies in the palace, there ain't no wrong or right
We're gypsies in the palace, and raisin' hell tonight
Hey!


Oh, hi there, boss, what's goin' on?
You say you're coming when?!
I'll send Snake out to pick you up tomorrow night at ten
OK! Everybody outta here, this joint is closin' down
We gotta find someone to clean this up, he's comin' back to town


Hi there, boss, we waxed your cars, we raked and mowed your lawn
We couldn't find enough to do in the short time you were gone
Man, it sure is peaceful here, you've really got it all
If you ever hit the road again, give me and Snake a call


We're gypsies in the palace, he's left us here alone
The Order of the Sleepless Knights will now assume the throne
We ain't got no money, we ain't got no right
But we're gypsies in the palace, we got it all tonight


Spoken:
Glenn: "Hey, Jimmy, it's Glenn."
Jimmy: "Glenn, How you doin'?"
Glenn: "Fine man, I'm goin' on the road. Do you know anybody who could possibly house-sit for me?"
Jimmy: "I got these two great guys that look after my place. Man, they're the best!"

 

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