Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Bowie
Saxophone
Ian Hunter
Vocals
Mick Ralphs
Guitar
Overend Watts
Bass
Verden Allen
Organ
Dale Griffin
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Lou Reed
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
David Bowie
Producer
Dave Hentschel
Engineer
Keith Hardwood
Engineer
Ted Sharp
Engineer
Vic Anesini
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Standin' on a corner
Suitcase in my hand
Jack is in his car sittin', Jane is in her vest
Me, I'm in a rock and roll band
Ridin' in a Stutz Bearcat, Jim
Those were different times
And the poets studied rows of verse
And all the ladies rolled their eyes
[Verse 2]
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
[Verse 3]
Now, Jack, he is a banker
And Jane, she is a clerk
They're both savin' up all their money
And when they come home from work
Sittin' by the fire, the radio just played
A little classical music for you
Dance to the March of the Wooden Soldiers
And you can hear Jack say
[Verse 4]
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
[Verse 5]
Some people like to go out dancin'
Other people, they gotta work
And there's always some evil mothers
That tell you life is just full of dirt
And the women never really faint
And their feelin's always blink their eyes
And children are the only ones who blush
And a life is just to die
[Verse 6]
But anyone that had a heart
He wouldn't wanna tag around and break it
Anyone ever played a part?
He wouldn't wanna tag around and hate it
[Verse 7]
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
[Verse 8]
Sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
My sweet Jane
Sweet Jane
[Verse 9]
Oh, my sweet Jane
Written by: Lou Reed