Overseas Stomp (The Lindy) The Grateful Dead

"Overseas Stomp (The Lindy)" by The Grateful Dead, released in 1971, is a #Rock track that celebrates dance and carefree joy. The lyrics evoke a lively atmosphere, emphasizing movement and connection. Musically, it features upbeat rhythms and improvisational elements, reflecting the band's live performance culture and influence on the jam band scene.

I know they're gonna run to me
When they get across the sea
Every chance to win when Washington lands in France
All safe for now sugar baby

Oh mama don't you weep and moan
Uncle Sam got your man and gone
Now they're doing that Lindy Bird across the sea

Oh mama how can it be
You went way across the sea
Just to keep from doing that Lindy Bird with me
Oh baby, well, I done told you now

You should have seen me with my uniform on
I could Lindy just as sure as you're born
And then I'd do that Lindy Bird with you

[Guitar solo]

I asked her for a piece of banana
She said, "Let me play the blues on your piano
And then I'll do that Lindy Bird with you"
She said she had a dream about a submarine

Now, I asked her for a glass of k-ola
She said, "Let me play the blues on your Victrola
And then I'll do the Lindy Bird with you"

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