About the song
“Dolly Dagger” by Jimi Hendrix is a track that showcases the innovative spirit and eclectic style of one of rock’s most legendary guitarists. Released in 1971, this song is part of Hendrix’s posthumous album “The Cry of Love”, which was assembled from recordings Hendrix made before his untimely death in 1970. Although Hendrix himself did not see the release of this album, it plays a crucial role in cementing his legacy as a pioneering artist.
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Here comes Dolly DaggerHer love’s so heavy, gonna make you stagger Dolly Dagger She drinks the blood from a jagged edge Aw, drink up babyBeen riding broomsticks since she was fifteenBlowin’ out all the other witches on the scene She got a bull whip just as long as your life Her tongue can even scratch the soul out of the devil’s wife Well I seen her in action at the Player’s Choice Turn all the love men into doughnut boys Hey, red hot mama you better step aside This chicks gonna turn you to a block of ice Look out!Here comes Dolly Dagger,Her love’s so strong gonna make you stagger, baby Dolly Dagger She drinks her blood from a jagged edge Uh, right on Drink up, baby Hey!Yeah, look at old burnt out Superman, tryin’ to shoot his dust on the sunCaptain Karma kids, they’re dead on the run Oh the words of love, ah, do they ever touch Dolly Brown? Better get some highway an’ clear outta townHere comes Dolly Dagger,Her love’s so heavy gonna make you stagger Dolly Dagger She ain’t satisfied ’til she gets what she’s after She drinks the blood from a jagged edge Better watch out baby; here comes your masterAlrightWatch out Devon You give me a little bit of that heavenDolly, heavy mama, get it on, get it on, get it onDolly, heavy mama, get it on, get it on, get it on Dolly, heavy mama, get it on, get it on, get it on Dolly, heavy mama, get it on, get it on, get it on Get it on, get it on, get it on, get it on, get it on, get it on Woo, yeah, yeah, yeah Woo, yeah, yeah, yeah Woo, yeah, yeah, yeah Woo, yeah, yeah, yeah Woo, yeah, yeah, yeah