Lyr ADD: Ballad of the One-Eyed Jacks (Burnette)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of the One-Eyed Jacks (J Burnette)
From: cnd
Date: 16 Jan 24 - 10:24 AM

Makes me think of the card game, One Eyed Jacks, which I've long heard is popular in western NC/eastern TN -- I can't attest to the veracity of the claim, though, as I've never seen it played. Probably more a product of the fact I've spent little time in private residences, where the game is more likely to be played, than anything else, but oh well.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of the One-Eyed Jacks (J Burnette)
From: Joe Offer
Date: 15 Jan 24 - 05:45 PM

Joe - fix this

Subject: Lyr Add: BALLAD OF THE ONE-EYED JACKS (J Burnette)
From: Jim Dixon
Date: 22 Mar 08 - 11:26 AM

Found at OldieLyrics.com:

BALLAD OF THE ONE-EYED JACKS
Johnny Burnette

A one-eyed Jack rode to Monterey in the heat of the blazing sun.
When Sheriff Longworth saw Kid Rio, he strapped on his fast gun.
The sheriff didn't trust the one-eyed Jack nor the deadly smile he wore,
An' when that night he shamed Louisa, in vengeance the sheriff swore.

CHORUS: Beware of the one-eyed Jacks, especially if they're wild.
One-eyed Jacks are deadly, even when they smile.
Never trust a one-eyed Jack with his cold, cold heart of stone.
He will only show one side to you, for his soul's the devil's own.

Ten cracks of the sheriff's whip cut deep. The pain-filled Rio cursed.
"You'd better kill me while you can or I will get you first."
The angry sheriff raised his gun butt high, then smashed Rio's trigger hand.
"You're done for now, you one-eyed Jack. You will kill no other man."

The creaky iron doors slammed shut tight. The one-eyed Jack was jailed.
With Louisa's help, he soon escaped for his true love had not failed.
The horses rode off with the lovers two as the smokin' six-guns burst.
The sheriff aimed his gun at the one-eyed Jack, but the one-eyed Jack shot first.

[However, the above lyrics must be incomplete, because I heard the following in a sound sample:]

… was Louisa who he killed.
The pain increased in Longworth. He then in vengeance cursed.
He aimed his gun at the one-eyed Jack, but the one-eyed Jack shot first.

CHORUS: Beware of the one-eyed Jacks, especially if they're wild.
One-eyed Jacks are deadly, and they never...

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Ballad of the One-Eyed Jacks (Burnette)
From: Guus
Date: 07 Nov 04 - 05:59 AM

Thanks so much, John. It was not me who waited for four and a half years, in fact your response came within four and a half days.
It is great to be able to fill in the "blanks" in the song that I never understood. It is a nice tune anyway.
Thanks again,
Guus

Subject: Lyr Add: THE BALLAD OF ONE-EYED JACKS (Morgan)
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 06:18 AM

It's only been four and a half years. I have no clues about the tune.

Regards, John

THE BALLAD OF ONE-EYED JACKS

Inspired by the Paramount Picture "One-Eyed Jacks"
Words and Music by McKayla Morgan
Copyright 1961 by Famous Music Corporation

A one-eyed Jack rode to Monterey in the heat of the blazing sun.
When Sheriff Longworth saw Kid Rio, he strapped on his fast gun.
The sheriff didn't trust the one eyed Jack nor the deadly smile he wore.
An' when that night he shamed Louisa, in vengeance the sheriff swore.

CHORUS: Beware of the one-eyed Jacks, especially if they're wild.
One-eyed Jacks are deadly, even when they smile.
Never trust a one-eyed Jack with his cold, cold heart of stone.
He will only show one side to you, for his soul is the devil's own.

Ten cracks of the sheriff's whip cut deep. The pain-filled Rio cursed.
"You'd better kill me while you can or I will get you first."
The angry sheriff raised his gun butt high, then smashed Rio's trigger hand.
"You're done for now, you one-eyed Jack, you will kill no other man." CHORUS

The creaky iron doors slammed shut tight. The one-eyed Jack was jailed.
With Louisa's help he soon escaped for his true love had not failed.
The horses rode off with the lovers two as the smokin' six guns burst.
The sheriff aimed his gun at the one-eyed Jack, but the one-eyed Jack shot first. CHORUS

Subject: RE: Req: The Ballad of the one-eyed jacks
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 01 Feb 00 - 12:10 AM

Please send me an email request to [e-mail] and I will oblige. Regards, John

Subject: RE: Req: The Ballad of the one-eyed jacks
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 01 Feb 00 - 12:08 AM

Subject: Req: The Ballad of the one-eyed jacks
From: GUEST,Toomatch
Date: 31 Jan 00 - 09:17 PM

Any body can help me with this song by Johnny Burnette?

Subject: request
From: GUEST,Gabriel
Date: 31 Jan 00 - 09:13 PM

Req.Lyrics: The Ballad of the one-eyed Jacks (Johnny Burnette)

Subject: the ballad of the one eyed jack.
From: GUEST,Gabriel
Date: 30 Jan 00 - 12:40 PM

Thanks to anyone for helping me get the lyrics to this song by Johnny Burnette. [e-mail]