Shady Lady

Status Quo · Whatever You Want

Run your fingers through my hair, sweet darling
Run your fingers through my hair
I want you when you're never there, sweet darling
Need you but I could not care
You got long black hair on your legs and I like them smooth
You don't show me you care, you won't even move
That's why I call you shady lady

I wish I hadn't turned my head that morning
Wish I hadn't turned my head
Or listened to the things you said that morning
Listened to the things you said
I get away where nobody goes and she finds me there
She won't leave me alone, she don't even care
That's why I call her a shady lady, shady lady

They say, I say you gotta lay it down on the line
So get away, way I say if you're only playing with my time
I gotta keep you off of my back 'cos you're making me feel so bad
I gotta get along, get along, get along without you now

Run your fingers through my hair, sweet darling
Run your fingers through my hair
I want you when you're never there, sweet darling
Need you but I could not care
I get away where nobody goes and she finds me there
She won't leave me alone, she won't even care
That's why I call her a shady lady, shady lady

I gotta get along, get along, get along without you now
I gotta get along, get along, get along without you now
I gotta get along, get along, get along without you now

Shady Lady

Released on the 1972 album Whatever You Want, "Shady Lady" stands as a quintessential example of Status Quo's hard rock and blues-rock style. The track features the band's signature blend of raw energy and rhythmic drive, anchored by Francis Rossi's distinctive vocals and Rick Parfitt's driving guitar work. As part of their catalog from the early 1970s, the song reflects the band's ability to craft anthemic tracks that defined their era. It remains a staple of their discography, showcasing the enduring appeal of their sound and contributing to their legacy as one of the UK's most influential rock acts. The recording captures the gritty, authentic atmosphere characteristic of Status Quo's live performances and studio output during this period.