Johnston, Daniel - Keep Punching Joe Lyrics






Ladies and gentlemen
He headed out West looking for the best
And he's here tonight because he's got a lot to get off his chest
Here he is, ladies and gentlemen
None other than Daniel D Johnston

Thank you
Thank you very much for that lovely introduction
Thank you very much
A one, a two, a one, a two

Listen, folks, I gotta tell you now
I've been singing the blues and walking the cow
I tell you my soul's like running water
Hot or cold now one or the other

I guess I lean toward the excessive
But that's just the way it is
When you're a manic depressive

An angel appeared to me and told me
If you want love you gotta give
Let me tell you now it's been a long hard summer
And I feel every bit, every bit more dumber

Don't know where it is I'm gonna go
Heard somebody say 'keep punching, Joe'
Keep punching, Joe
Keep punching, Joe
Keep punching
Dial 'P' for pest control

Ah, now let me tell you about my family
You know they've been right there beside me
Through all this time that I've been low
They've been punching Joe

Keep Punching Joe
Kick him right in the face
Keep Punching Joe
Kick him when he's down
Keep Punching Joe
Kick him. Kick him when he's low

I've got something to get off my chest
Well, I've got something to get off my chest
Yes, I've got something to get off my chest

How am I supposed to give love
If I never got love?
And what the heck am I punching for?
And how am I to look God in the face?
When I feel so much disgrace?

Now, that's better off my chest
Than out of my mind
Keep punching, Joe! Woo





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  1. R.... B....

    Ladies and gentlemen
    He headed out West looking for the best
    And he's here tonight because he's got a lot to get off his chest
    Here he is, ladies and gentlemen
    None other than Daniel D Johnston

    Thank you
    Thank you very much for that lovely introduction
    Thank you very much
    A one, a two, a one, a two

    Listen, folks, I gotta tell you now
    I've been singing the blues and walking the cow
    I tell you my soul's like running water
    Hot or cold now one or the other

    I guess I lean toward the excessive
    But that's just the way it is
    When you're a manic depressive

    An angel appeared to me and told me
    If you want love you gotta give
    Let me tell you now it's been a long hard summer
    And I feel every bit, every bit more dumber

    Don't know where it is I'm gonna go
    Heard somebody say 'keep punching, Joe'
    Keep punching, Joe
    Keep punching, Joe
    Keep punching
    Dial 'P' for pest control

    Ah, now let me tell you about my family
    You know they've been right there beside me
    Through all this time that I've been low
    They've been punching Joe

    Keep Punching Joe
    Kick him right in the face
    Keep Punching Joe
    Kick him when he's down
    Keep Punching Joe
    Kick him. Kick him when he's low

    I've got something to get off my chest
    Well, I've got something to get off my chest
    Yes, I've got something to get off my chest

    How am I supposed to give love
    If I never got love?
    And what the heck am I punching for?
    And how am I to look God in the face?
    When I feel so much disgrace?

    Now, that's better off my chest
    Than out of my mind
    Keep punching, Joe! Woo

  2. S.... ....

    who's joe?

    S.... ....

    JOE MAMA

  3. J.... O....

    I always thought this song was a perfect fit for fallout games.

  4. P.... R....

    🖤 Good night Daniel 🖤

  5. A.... B....

    Keep punching that devil danny

  6. T.... ....

    RIP You accomplished man you.

  7. R.... R....

    Listen, folks, I gotta tell you now
    I've been singing the blues and walking the cow
    I tell you my soul's like running water
    Hot or cold now one or the other

    I guess I lean toward the excessive
    But that's just the way it is
    When you're a manic depressive

    An angel appeared to me and told me
    If you want love you gotta give
    Let me tell you now it's been a long hard summer
    And I feel every bit, every bit more dumber

    Don't know where it is I'm gonna go
    Heard somebody say 'keep punching, Joe'
    Keep punching, Joe
    Keep punching, Joe
    Keep punching
    Dial 'P' for pest control

    Ah. Now let me tell you about my family
    You know they've been right there beside me
    Through all this time that I've been low
    They've been punching Joe

    Keep Punching Joe
    Kick him right in the face!

    Keep Punching Joe
    Kick him. when he's down

    Keep Punching Joe
    Kick him. Kick him when he's low.

    I've got something to get off my chest
    I've got something to get off my chest
    Yes, I've got something to get off my chest

    How am I supposed to give love
    If I never got love
    And what the heck am I punching for
    And how am I to look God in the face
    When I feel so much disgrace?Keep punching, Joe!
    Now, that's better off my chest
    Than out of my mind.
    Keep punching, Joe! Woo!

  8. M.... R....

    Thanks to Zed for sending me this cd. I love you always, amigo.

  9. A.... ....

    Well, no doubt this guy is crazy.

  10. S.... Z....

    Possibly my favorite song off "Hi How Are You ?"

  11. r.... ....

    Wow, spot on.

  12. G.... ....

    I love the intro.

  13. T.... ....

    I'm a psychotic depressive but this still appeals. Fuck yeah the metally ill!! :D x

    T.... ....

    TheFreezy93 good luck boi

  14. j.... ....

    my fucking life .anyone called Joe look up nick Cave i had a dream Joe

  15. A.... C....

    @hobodude68 Tough break, dude

  16. A.... C....

    Kick him, right in the face!

  17. k.... M....

    @Cordoloinar i love your comment!

  18. N.... M....

    I've just recently found Daniel's work. Over the past few days there have been more good songs in a row then I thought could be possible. He's got no rules and it all makes sense.