Holy Cow
The Band · Moondog Matinee [1973]
I can't wheel
I can't deal
Since you walked out on me
Holy smoke, what you doing to me?
I can't eat
And I can't sleep
Since you walked out on me
Holy cow, what you doing, child, child?
Holy cow, what doing, child?
What you doing, what you doing, child?
Holy smoke, well it ain't no joke
No joke, hey, hey, hey
First my boss
The job I lost
Since you walked out on me
Holy smoke, what you doing to me?
Walking the ledge
Nerves on edge
Since you walked out on me
Holy cow, what you doing to me, child?
Holy cow, what doing, child?
What you doing, what you doing, child?
Holy smoke, well it ain't no joke
No joke, hey, hey, hey
Holy cow, what doing, child?
What you doing, what you doing, child?
Holy smoke, well it ain't no joke
No joke, hey, hey, hey
I can't deal
Since you walked out on me
Holy smoke, what you doing to me?
I can't eat
And I can't sleep
Since you walked out on me
Holy cow, what you doing, child, child?
Holy cow, what doing, child?
What you doing, what you doing, child?
Holy smoke, well it ain't no joke
No joke, hey, hey, hey
First my boss
The job I lost
Since you walked out on me
Holy smoke, what you doing to me?
Walking the ledge
Nerves on edge
Since you walked out on me
Holy cow, what you doing to me, child?
Holy cow, what doing, child?
What you doing, what you doing, child?
Holy smoke, well it ain't no joke
No joke, hey, hey, hey
Holy cow, what doing, child?
What you doing, what you doing, child?
Holy smoke, well it ain't no joke
No joke, hey, hey, hey
Holy Cow - The Band
Released on the 1973 album Moondog Matinee, "Holy Cow" stands as a defining track in The Band's catalog, showcasing their mastery of folk-rock and country-rock fusion. The song features the band's signature harmonies and a driving rhythm section that propelled them to international acclaim. Its inclusion on the album solidified their reputation as a premier group of American roots musicians, influencing countless artists who followed. The recording captures the raw energy and collaborative spirit of the group during a pivotal era in their career, blending traditional instrumentation with a modern sensibility that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.