Gypsy Heart
Jim Reeves · Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? [Goldies] [2004]
Oh, Gypsy heart when you hear
The whistle of a train
You forget the promise that you made
Down in lover's lane.
You forget the kiss is warm
The way you held her in your arms
You forget the way you thrilled her heart
With all your gypsy charms.
Ou ou oow
Hear the whistle blow
Ou ou oow
Away, away you go.
Gypsy heart, oh you want love
But not just any kind
You'll be the death of love for me
Oh gypsy heart of mine.
I met a girl Birmingham
With eyes so big and blue
I loved her since she said I can not roam
My dear, with you.
She said I want a little home
A heart to love and not to roam
I'm sure someday you'll find your own
A gypsy heart like you.
Ou ou oow
Hear the whistle blow
Ou ou oow
Away, away we go.
Up till now the girls you loved
Have been very smart
They know even the change of love
Can't bind this gypsy heart.
Gypsy heart the wind that blows
So far across the sea
Most of you will come along
There's Pretty things to see.
In Ireland there are fair colleens
And songs of long we know
And the lovely ladies down in Spain
Oh, gypsy heart let go.
Ou ou oow
Hear the whistle blow
Ou ou oow
Away, away you go.
Has been doin' everything
Since Noah sailed his ark
So we'll keep rolling 'til we find
Another gypsy heart...
About Gypsy Heart
Jim Reeves' "Gypsy Heart" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, crooning style that defined the late 1950s country and pop landscape. Recorded for the compilation *Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? [Goldies] [2004]*, the track showcases Reeves' signature warmth and emotional depth, characteristic of his work with RCA Nashville and Legacy. The song reflects the romantic themes prevalent in his discography, where he often blended country instrumentation with pop sensibilities to create an intimate listening experience. As part of his broader catalog, "Gypsy Heart" exemplifies the polished production and vocal control that made him a beloved figure in American music history. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the feeling of longing and affection without relying on complex arrangements, allowing Reeves' voice to take center stage.