You Can Leave Your Hat On
Tom Jones · Other Songs - Tom Jones
Baby take off your shoes
I'll help you take off your shoes
Baby, take off your dress, yes yes yes
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
You can leave your hat on
(You can leave your hat on)
(You can leave your hat on)
You can leave your hat on
Go on over there turn on the light
No, all the lights
Come back here stand on that chair
Ooh baby, that's right
Raise your arms in the air
Ooh ooh ooh, now shake 'em
You give me reason to live, you give me reason to live
You give me reason to live, you give me reason to live
(You can leave your hat on)
You can leave your hat on baby
(You can leave your hat on)
Suspicious minds are talkin'
They're tryin' to tear us apart
(They don't believe in this love of mine)
They don't know what love is
(They don't know what love is)
(They don't know what love is)
(They don't know what love is)
I know what love is
(You can leave your hat on, leave it on)
Tell me baby
(You can leave your hat on, leave it on, leave it on baby)
Gotta hear it again
(You can leave your hat on, yeah on, leave it on yeah)
You can leave your hat on, yeah
About You Can Leave Your Hat On
Tom Jones's "You Can Leave Your Hat On" stands as a definitive rock and roll anthem, showcasing his signature gravelly voice and charismatic stage presence. Released in 1968, the track became an instant hit, blending R&B rhythms with a driving rock beat that defined the era's sound. The song's enduring popularity stems from its infectious melody and Jones's ability to deliver lyrics about romantic confidence with effortless charm. It remains a staple of his discography, frequently performed live and recorded in various studio sessions throughout his career. The recording captures the raw energy of the late 1960s, cementing Jones's status as a leading figure in British rock music and influencing countless subsequent artists who adopted his vocal style and performance approach.