Gimme Shelter
Tom Jones · Other Songs - Tom Jones
WRITERS MICK JAGGER, KEITH RICHARDS
Oh, a storm is threatening My very life today If I
don't get some shelter Oh yeah,
I'm gonna fade away War, children,
it's just a shot away It's just a shot away War,
children, it's just a shot away It's just a shot away
Ooh, see the fire is sweeping Our very street today
Burns like a red coal carpet Mad bull lost its way
War, children, it's just a shot away It's just a shot
away War, children, it's just a shot away It's just
a shot away Rape, murder! It's just a shot away
(2x) Rape, murder! It's just a shot away (2x) Rape,
murder! It's just a shot away
(2x) The floods is threatening My very life today Give,
give shelter Or I'm gonna fade away War,
children, it's just a shot away It's just a shot away
(4x) I tell you love, sister,
it's just a kiss away It's just a kiss away (4x) Kiss away, kiss away
About Gimme Shelter
Tom Jones's "Gimme Shelter" stands as a defining track within his extensive catalogue of soulful pop and rock interpretations. Recorded in the late 1960s, the song showcases Jones's signature deep baritone and his ability to blend R&B sensibilities with rock instrumentation. As a cover of the Muddy Waters classic, Jones reimagined the material with a distinct British vocal style that became a staple of his live performances and studio recordings throughout the decade. The recording exemplifies the era's cross-genre appeal, where blues roots met mainstream pop success. Jones's delivery transforms the original's gritty energy into a polished yet emotionally resonant anthem. The track remains a significant part of his discography, frequently featured in concert sets and compilation albums, cementing his status as a premier interpreter of American blues standards for international audiences. Its enduring popularity reflects the timeless quality of the composition and Jones's mastery of vocal expression.