As far as I can remember, the title of the song came up one night at a show and a challenge was issued between myself, Lefty McRighty, possibly Ian Cook, possibly Ray Harris... the details are blurry. All I remember is the title was suggested and possibly I suggested we all write a song with the same title and compare them. Some time later, I am still the only one who has written a song with this title, so there you go. For those who may be curious, Maggie Sue is a friend of ours who is a member of the Sin Sisters burlesque troupe. I wrote the initial lyrics and Clark massaged as usual to make them actually fit into the song and/or into sentences that can actually be sung live.
- SKD
lyrics
Shame on you, Maggie Sue
What do you think you're trying to do?
Taking all them innocent minds and
Turning them all shades of blue
Shame shame on you, Maggie Sue
Moves so sweet, shakin your hips
Wink of an eye, lickin those lips
Breaking hearts and turning heads
You're gonna cause a few contusions
You know it's true, no illusions
Chorus
Maggie Sue Maggie Sue, oh Maggie Sue (repeat)
Maggie Sue Maggie Sue, oh Maggie Sue
Maggie Sue Maggie Sue, oh Maggie Sue
Shame, shame on you, Maggie Sue
Now listen here girl, watch your mouth
Cussing like a sailor, up and down
Drinking like a fish ashore
Devil-woman put on your clothes
Every lovely inch, is well-exposed
CHORUS - SOLO
Girl you got no defense
You know you’re a bad influence
Girl, you and your sweet sweet friends
All the boys just love what you do
Shame shame on you, Maggie Sue
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