“Bad Bad Leroy Brown” is a classic 1973 song written and performed by Jim Croce. The song is a story about a man living in the city of Chicago who is considered to be the “baddest man in the whole damn town”. It has become a popular song and is still played regularly on the radio. The song is also known for its catchy chorus and interesting lyrics. In this article, we will take a closer look at the full lyrics of the song.
Overview of “Bad Bad Leroy Brown”
“Bad Bad Leroy Brown” tells the story of a man living in the city of Chicago who is considered to be the “baddest man in the whole damn town”. He is feared by all the local people and is seen as a dangerous figure. The song tells how he is eventually confronted by a local man who challenges him to a fight. The song also features a catchy chorus which has become one of the most recognizable parts of the song.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
Well the south side of Chicago is the baddest part of town
And if you go down there you better just beware
Of a man named Leroy Brown, the baddest man in the whole damn town
Badder than old King Kong and meaner than a junkyard dog
Chorus:
Bad bad Leroy Brown, baddest man in the whole damn town
Bad bad Leroy Brown, he’s the meanest man in the whole damn town
Verse 2:
Well he had a custom Continental he rode around town
People’d move when he’d come around
He had a reputation of makin’ the ladies swoon
He had diamond rings and all kinds of fancy clothes
Chorus:
Bad bad Leroy Brown, baddest man in the whole damn town
Bad bad Leroy Brown, he’s the meanest man in the whole damn town
Verse 3:
Well one day Leroy got in a fight and he got beat up bad
He got his head all bloody but he wouldn’t give up his pride
He said I’m the baddest man in this whole damn town
And if you don’t believe me, I’ll just have to put you down
Chorus:
Bad bad Leroy Brown, baddest man in the whole damn town
Bad bad Leroy Brown, he’s the meanest man in the whole damn town
Verse 4:
Well the next time Leroy come around he had two black eyes
He had a broken nose and his arms were in slings
He said I’m still the baddest man in this whole damn town
And if you don’t believe me, I’ll just have to put you down
Chorus:
Bad bad Leroy Brown, baddest man in the whole damn town
Bad bad Leroy Brown, he’s the meanest man in the whole damn town
“Bad Bad Leroy Brown” is a classic song by Jim Croce that has become a popular song over the years. The song tells the story of a man living in the city of Chicago who is considered to be the “baddest man in the whole damn town”. The song features interesting lyrics and a catchy chorus which has become one of the most recognizable parts of the song.