Great July Jones
Tales of Great July Jones: A Love Story Unveiled
Lyrics
He came to town and he looked around,
July Jones arrives in town and assesses his surroundings.
And he said, "This is for me."
July Jones expresses his feeling that the town is a perfect fit for him.
He had a pack on his big strong back,
July Jones carries a pack on his back, emphasizing his physical strength.
He was tall as a redwood tree.
Describes July Jones as exceptionally tall, comparing him to a redwood tree.
Well the girls passed by and he winked his eye;
Girls pass by, and July Jones flirts with them, winking and introducing himself.
He said, "I'm July Jones,
July Jones asserts his identity and interest in the girls.
I'm the man for you, I'm six foot two,
July Jones boasts about his physical attributes, claiming to be the ideal man.
All muscle, meat and bones."
Highlights July Jones's physical prowess, emphasizing muscles and bones.
Chorus:
Chorus begins, repeating the admiration for Great July Jones.
Great July Jones, Well Great July Jones.
Reiterates the greatness of July Jones in the chorus.
He's got a way they can't resist,
July Jones possesses a charm that is irresistible to others.
He kisses the girls and they stay kissed.
July Jones is successful in wooing girls; they remain enchanted after his kisses.
Great July Jones.
Repeats the praise for Great July Jones in the chorus.
Well he took his pack from his great strong back,
July Jones unpacks, announcing his intention to stay in the town for a year and a day.
And he said "You lucky girls.
July Jones considers the local girls lucky and assures no squirrel shooting.
I'm here to stay for a year and a day,
Declares his commitment to stay for a specified period.
And I won't be shooting squirrels.
July Jones renounces hunting squirrels during his stay.
So step up now for a howdy-how,
Invites girls to approach for friendly greetings.
Get favors while you can,
Encourages girls to seek his favors while he is around.
It's dynamite when I hug you tight,
July Jones suggests his hugs are powerful, describing himself as a natural man.
Cause I'm a natural man.
Emphasizes the dynamite-like impact of his tight hugs.
Chorus
Chorus repeats the admiration for Great July Jones.
Well, he grabbed a girl with a left hand twirl,
July Jones attempts to dance with a girl but gets floored by her unexpected strength.
She looked so mighty cute.
Describes the girl as cute, but she fights back against July Jones.
But she had fight and used her right
Details the girl's use of her right hand to overpower July Jones.
And floored him with a beaut.
Despite the setback, the girl succeeds in knocking down the boasting July Jones.
Now you can't do that to six foot two,
Comments on the girl's daring act given the height difference.
You're only five foot one,
Points out the girl's shorter stature, contrasting with July Jones's boastful claims.
He jumped a mile but she said with a smile,
The girl remains confident and unimpressed with July Jones's boasting.
"You're a boasting son of a gun."
She smiles while confronting July Jones's exaggerated claims.
Chorus
Chorus repeats the admiration for Great July Jones.
She stepped right up like a demitasse cup,
Describes a girl stepping forward elegantly, catching July Jones's attention.
And he looked into her eyes,
July Jones and the girl make eye contact, creating a moment of surprise.
His heart went bang and her own heart sang,
Both July Jones and the girl feel a strong connection in their hearts.
They stood there in surprise,
Describes the mutual realization of a romantic attraction.
Well he scratched his head and he smiled and said,
July Jones expresses his joy and acknowledges the girl's exceptional qualities.
"Now you're the champ I guess.
July Jones proposes marriage to the girl who defeated him.
And if you're free will you marry me?",
Expresses uncertainty about the girl's availability.
And five foot one said, "Yes."
The girl, despite her earlier triumph, accepts July Jones's proposal.
Chorus
Chorus repeats the admiration for Great July Jones.
Great July Jones!
Final affirmation of Great July Jones's charm and appeal.
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