Gypsy gal, the hands of Harlem
  Cannot hold you to its heat
  Your temperature's too hot for taming
  Your flaming feet burn up the street
  I am homeless, come and take me
  To the reach of your rattling drums
  Let me know, babe, all about my fortune
  Down alone my restless palms.
    Gypsy gal, you got me swallowed
  I have fallen far beneath
  Your pearly eyes, so fast an' slashing
  An' your flashing diamond teeth
  The night is pitch black, come an' make my
  Pale face fit into place, ah, please!
  Let me know, babe, I am nearly drowning
  If it's you my lifelines trace.
    I been wond'rin' all about me
  Ever since I seen you there
  On the cliffs of your wildcat charms I'm riding
  I know I'm 'round you but I don't know where
  You've slayed me, you have made me
  I got to laugh halfways off my heels
  I got to know, babe, will you surround me
  So I can know if I'm really real.