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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ian Gillan
Ian Gillan
Lead Vocals
Ian Paice
Ian Paice
Drums
Jon Lord
Jon Lord
Keyboards
Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore
Guitar
Roger Glover
Roger Glover
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore
Songwriter
Roger Glover
Roger Glover
Songwriter
Ian Gillan
Ian Gillan
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Producer
Roger Glover
Roger Glover
Producer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer
Nick Blagona
Nick Blagona
Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
John say what you can
La, la, Janette dance insane
What's the mystery, my son
Gypsy Dan Caravan
Wonton Wong with the Chinese fan
History my son
[Verse 2]
Murder and rape with your power
Tenth revolution in far away days
It's come to this
A gypsy's kiss
All your power's gonna fade in the haze
[Verse 3]
While Johnny can't buy your head
Senorita said
I'll drag your lungs out through your nose
Space truckers free and high
Teamsters get you by and by
That should keep you on your toes
[Verse 4]
They got a gun at your head
But you ain't necessarily playing their game
They can't resist
A gypsy's kiss
All that's needed to drive them insane
[Verse 5]
John Wayne, the Alamo
Crazy Horse, Geronimo
I'll smoke a piece with you
Mind, body, heart and soul
We got rock and roll
And there's nothing they can do
[Verse 6]
Hear the small voice of truth
Above the shouting despair of the crowd
What do you wish
A gypsy's kiss
Gets you strong for crying out loud
Written by: Ian Gillan, Ritchie Blackmore, Roger Glover

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