Bruce Springsteen – Jersey Girl

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I got no time for the corner boys
Down in the street making all that noise
Or the girls out on the avenue
'Cause tonight I want to be with you

Tonight I'm gonna take that ride
Across the river to the Jersey side
Take my baby to the carnival
And I'll take her on all the rides

'Cause down the shore everything's all right
You and your baby on a Saturday night
You know all my dreams come true
When I'm walking down the street with you

Sha la la la la la la
Sha la la la la la la la la
Sha la la la la la la la
Sha la la la I'm in love with a Jersey girl

You know she thrills me with all her charms
When I'm wrapped up in my baby's arms
My little girl gives me everything
I know that some day she'll wear my ring

So don't bother me man I ain't got no time
I'm on my way to see that girl of mine
'Cause nothing matters in this whole wide world
When you're in love with a Jersey girl

Sha la la la la la la
Sha la la la la la la la la
Sha la la la la la la la
Sha la la la I'm in love with a Jersey girl

I see you on the street and you look so tired
I know that job you got leaves you so uninspired
When I come by to take you out to eat
you're lyin' all dressed up on the bed baby fast asleep

Go in the bathroom and put your makeup on
We're gonna take that little brat of yours and drop her off at your mom?s
I know a place where the dancing?s free
Now baby won't you come with me

'Cause down the shore everything's all right
You and your baby on a Saturday night
Nothing matters in this whole wide world
When you're in love with a Jersey girl

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"Jersey Girl" as written by Tom Waits

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    My Opinion:Never been to NJ (or the USA so far) but the Live '75-'85 recording of this song just feels...I dunno...right? It feels like I imagine it would feel to walk down a boardwalk in Jersey on a warm Saturday night. Tom's original is magnificent, but as a Bruce fan this is pretty special, and one of the songs the fans hope he plucks out in the request slot on tour.
    Flag comeonthewellon August 06, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:youre being teased about being from nj...by someone from...pennsylvania?
    Flag jpgretzky15on August 12, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:yeh, a Tom Waites song but the Springsteen version is very much Bruce's own, the last couple of Stanzas were added and very Springsteen and how he connects or depicts the everday life and concerns of ordinary life. Call it contrived or what you will, but he does it, the guy connects, from Glory Days, No Retreat, No Surrender, The River; this guy somehow connects with the things we all go through during the stages of life....from Rosalita, come out tonight to Devils and Dust, this Guy hits it.
    Flag NWNmoonon October 18, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:This song reminds me of my boyfriend and I. Hes from PA and im from Jersey and he always teases me for bein from NJ but he still crosses the river every week to come see me :)
    Flag melonade13on September 21, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:this song along with thunder road and other springsteen songs (yes i know he didnt wright it) is what fulls my love for jersey girls...they are so jaded and not trusting who insdie want to be loved and take care of and i love it...i have said it b4 the boss is the person to blame for my love of jersey girls and the reason i keep trying to make htings work with my ex who is THE Jersey girl
    Flag wmyousefon August 15, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:Yes, it's a Tom Waits song, but it's one that Springsteen absolutely had to record at some point.

    Glad he included it on the Live album, in front of a New Jersey audience of course.

    Hearing this song made me want to drive across New Jersey and fall in love with a Jersey girl right then and there.
    Flag Pirtyfool22on May 17, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:This is a classic song,As a Springsteen fan,I think his version is superb,but Tom Waits is awesome
    Flag scotsguy71on March 19, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:Was the final verse added by Springsteen? Did not see it on Tom Waits' version
    Flag nagromnaion October 14, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:He says it in "Thunder Road". PoorMan was trying to illustrate how Bruce doesn't mince words.
    Flag voodoochildeon December 13, 2005   Link
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    General Comment:Poor Man, when does he ever say that in the song?
    Flag gun left behindon March 04, 2005   Link

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