“Oh, Pretty Woman” is a classic rock and roll song recorded by Roy Orbison in 1964. The song was written by Orbison and Bill Dees and became one of Orbison’s most well-known and successful tracks.

About The Song

The lyrics of “Oh, Pretty Woman” tell the story of a man who sees a beautiful woman walking by and expresses admiration for her. The song’s catchy and memorable chorus includes the iconic line “Pretty woman, walking down the street.”

Musically, “Oh, Pretty Woman” is characterized by its distinctive guitar riff, provided by Orbison’s electric guitar, and Orbison’s powerful and emotive vocals. The song’s bridge features a change in tempo and a playful interaction between Orbison and a female background vocalist.

Released as a single, “Oh, Pretty Woman” topped the charts in multiple countries, becoming one of Roy Orbison’s signature hits. The song’s enduring popularity has been reinforced by its inclusion in various films, commercials, and other forms of popular culture, making it a classic in the rock and roll genre.

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Lyric

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Pretty woman, walkin’ down the streetPretty woman the kind I like to meetPretty woman I don’t believe you, you’re not the truthNo one could look as good as you, mercy
Pretty woman won’t you pardon mePretty woman I couldn’t help but seePretty woman that you look lovely as can beAre you lonely just like me
Pretty woman stop awhilePretty woman talk awhilePretty woman give your smile to mePretty woman yeah, yeah, yeahPretty woman look my wayPretty woman say you’ll stay with me‘Cause I need you, I’ll treat you rightCome with me baby, be mine tonight
Pretty woman don’t walk on byPretty woman don’t make me cryPretty woman don’t walk away, hey, OKIf that’s the way it must be, OKI guess I’ll go on home, it’s lateThere’ll be tomorrow night, but waitWhat do I see?Is she walkin’ back to me?Yeah, she’s walkin’ back to meOh, oh, pretty woman.

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