Psycho

Rcorded in 68 for K-Ark label. The song was too strange for radio play (sung from the perspective of a serial killer) but became a cult classic. Covered by many artists including Elvis Costello. The song was written by Leon Payne- the man who wrote "I love You Because" I

[Verse 1] Can Mary fry some fish, Mama? I'm as hungry as can be Oh lordy, how I wish, Mama You could keep the baby quiet cause my head is killing me I seen my ex last night, Mama At a dance at Miller's store She was with that Jackie White, Mama I killed 'em both, and they're buried under Jenkin's sycamore [Chorus] Don't you think I'm psycho, Mama? You can pour me a cup If you think I'm psycho, mama Better let 'em lock me up [Verse 2] Don't hand the dog to me, Mama I might squeeze him too tight And I'm as nervous as can be, Mama But let me tell you 'bout last night I woke up in Johnny's room, Mama Standing right by his bed With my hands near his throat, Mama Wishing both of us was dead [Chorus] You think I'm psycho don't you, Mama? I just killed Johnny's pup You think I'm psycho don't you, Mama? You better let 'em lock me up [Verse 3] You know the little girl next door, Mama I think her name is Betty Clark Aw, don't tell me that she's dead, Mama Why I just seen her in the park She was sittin' on a bench, Mama Thinking up a game to play Seems I was holding a wrench, Mama Then my mind walked away [Chorus] You think I'm psycho don't you, Mama? Didn't mean to break your cup You think I'm psycho don't you, Mama? Mama, Mama, why don't you get up? [Outro] Say something to me, Mama Mama, why don't you get up? Mama?