You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man
Grateful Dead · Other Songs - Grateful Dead
You come to tell me something, you say I ought to know
That he don't love me anymore and I have to let him go
Oh, you say you're gonna take him, but I don't think you can
'cause you ain't woman enough to take my man
Oh, women like you they come a dime a dozen,
For you to get him I'll have to move over
And I'm gonna stay right here
Well it'll be over my dead body, you better get out while you can
'cause you ain't woman enough to take my man
That he don't love me anymore and I have to let him go
Oh, you say you're gonna take him, but I don't think you can
'cause you ain't woman enough to take my man
Oh, women like you they come a dime a dozen,
For you to get him I'll have to move over
And I'm gonna stay right here
Well it'll be over my dead body, you better get out while you can
'cause you ain't woman enough to take my man
You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man
Grateful Dead's "You Ain't Woman Enough To Take My Man" stands as a quintessential example of the band's improvisational rock style, blending blues roots with psychedelic experimentation. Originally recorded in 1973, the track features the band's signature extended instrumental sections and vocal harmonies, characteristic of their live performances. The song reflects the era's folk-rock and blues influences, showcasing the group's ability to weave complex melodies into a cohesive yet unpredictable soundscape. As a staple of their discography, it captures the spirit of the 1970s counterculture movement, emphasizing communal energy and musical freedom over rigid structure.