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Did He Shoot Her?
Elton John
Sling your hook in with him baby
He's a real sharp-shooter now
If he's out there hiding in the tall grass
Tell him I said he was a coward
This ain't any old western honey
It's the twentieth century now
But if he thinks he's some kind of tough cowboy
And he's hurt her then I want to know how
Did he shoot her with his compromise
Like a heart attack he can paralyse
Or did he hang her in a noose
On the telephone line
Did he shoot her with a 45
Did he leave his mark right between her eyes
Oh did he shoot that girl
That used to be mine
Tell him I'm ready any time he chooses
The pay-off for the things, for the things he's done
He ain't messing with no two-bit bandit
Armed with a couple of guns
If he wants to see it as a two reel movie
He's living in the head of someone else
But better take him down and dust him honey
I want to hear the truth for myself
Did he shoot her
Did he shoot her
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About this Song
Elton John's song 'Did He Shoot Her?' explores themes of suspicion, betrayal, and mystery. The narrative is centered around an incident where a woman is harmed, and the protagonist questions whether a certain man is responsible for it. The song touches on the emotional turmoil and doubt that arise when trust is broken. Key themes include tension, doubt, and the quest for truth. The lyrics are particularly poignant when they delve into the fear and uncertainty experienced by those involved.
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