“Sharp Dressed Man” is one of ZZ Top’s best known songs, performed by ZZ Top from their signature album Eliminator released in 1983. The song is famous for its guitar riff, recognizable chorus, and music video which received a large amount of airplay during the early years of MTV. When released as a...
[Intro]
Ah
Yeah
Ow
[Verse 1]
Clean shirt, new shoes
And I don't know where I am goin' to
Silk suit, black tie (Black tie)
I don't need a reason why-hy-hy
[Chorus]
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
'Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man
[Verse 2]
Gold watch, diamond ring
I ain't missin' not a single thing
Cufflinks, stick pin
When I step out, I'm gonna do you in
[Chorus]
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
'Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man
[Guitar Solo]
Uh-huh
[Verse 3]
Top coat, top hat
And I don't worry 'cause my wallet's fat
Black shades, white glove
Lookin' sharp, lookin' for love
[Chorus]
They come runnin' just as fast as they can
'Cause every girl crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man
[Outro]
Oh, you can't lose with the dress I use
That's right, real fine
Sharp Dressed Man was written by Frank Beard & Dusty Hill & Billy F. Gibbons.
Sharp Dressed Man was produced by Bill Ham.
ZZ Top released Sharp Dressed Man on Wed Mar 23 1983.