Joe the lion 
Went to the bar 
A couple of drinks on the house an' he said 
"Tell you who you are  
if you nail me to my car" 
 
Boy 
Thanks for hesitating 
This is the kiss off 
 
Boy 
Thanks for hesitating 
You'll never know the real story 
Just a couple of dreams  
You get up and sleep 
 
You can buy god it's Monday 
Slither down the greasy pipe 
So far so good no one saw you 
Hobble over any freeway 
You will be like your dreams tonight 
 
You get up and sleep 
You get up and sleep 
Joe the lion 
Made of iron 
 
Joe the lion 
Went to the bar 
A couple of drinks on the house an' he was 
A fortune teller he said 
"Nail me to my car  
and I'll tell you who you are" [x2] 
 
You get up and sleep 
The wind blows on your check 
The day laughs in your face 
Guess you'll buy a gun 
You'll buy it secondhand 
You'll get up and sleep 
 
Joe the lion made of iron [repeat ad inf.]