Silly Songs I Loved in Childhood

I Didn’t Know 

the Gun Was Loaded 

The Andrews Sisters

[NOTE: The three Andrews Sisters (LaVerne, Maxine and Patty) started their careers during the 1930s. They were born in Mound, Minnesota USA. Interestingly, the three girls had different vocal ranges, perhaps a bit unusual considering the fact that they were all born within 7 years of each other (soprano, mezzo and contralto). The Sisters were known for their outstanding support of the allied troops during WWII, working onsite as well as recording on V-Discs. They performed over the radio and made numerous personal appearances on TV as well as many charitable functions. They cut over 700 songs, selling over 90 million records.]

Patsy Montana

Oh Miss Effie was her name

Through the west she won her fame

Being handy with the gun

But she drove the men insane.

'Cause she'd whip out her pistol

And shoot most any guy

And sing out this alibi.

I didn't know the gun was loaded

And I'm so sorry my friend

I didn't know the gun was loaded

And I'll never, never do it again.

But one night she made a slip

Shot the sheriff in the hip

So the law, it took a hand

And made Effie take the stand.

And she pled, "Oh, your honor

I'll know you'll turn me loose

When you hear my one excuse."

I didn't know the gun was loaded

And I'm so sorry my friend

I didn't know the gun was loaded

And I'll never, never do it again.

I didn't know (she didn't know)

The gun was loaded (that the gun was loaded)

But regarding the gun that I toted.

All I did was hold it high

And go (4 simulated firing sounds)

I'll never, never do it again.

Yes, the jury all agreed

That Miss Effie should be freed

But the sheriff's jealous wife

Was indignant (yes, indeed)

So she borrowed a pistol

And shot this village belle

And sang as Miss Effie fell.

I didn't know the gun was loaded

And I'm so sorry my friend

I didn't know the gun was loaded

And I'll never, never do it again.

I didn't know (she didn't know)

The gun was loaded (that the gun was loaded)

But regarding the gun that I toted

All I did was hold it high

And go (4 simulated firing sounds)

I'll never, never do it again.