About The Song
“Duke of Earl” was released in 1962, it became Gene Chandler’s signature song, topping the charts in the US. Chandler subsequently adopted the moniker “The Duke of Earl” after the song’s success. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002, “Duke of Earl” remains a timeless classic, symbolizing the epitome of romanticism in music.
“Duke of Earl” is not just a love song but a declaration of love and authority. The Duke represents confidence and power in a relationship, as depicted in the lyrics emphasizing his unwavering love. “Duke of Earl” by Gene Chandler portrays the titular Duke as a romantic symbol, embodying charm, confidence, and desirability. Chandler himself described the Duke as a romantic figure and a hero.
Lyrics
[Intro]
Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
Duke, Duke, Duke of Earl
[Verse 1]
As I-I walk through this world
Nothing can stop the Duke of Earl
And-a you, you are my girl
And no one can hurt you, oh no
[Chorus 1]
Yes, a-I, oh, I'm gonna love you
Oh-oh, come on let me hold you, darlin'
'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
So, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah and
[Verse 2]
And when I hold you
You'll be my Duchess, Duchess of Earl
I'll walk through my dukedom
And a paradise we will share
[Chorus 2]
Yes, a-I, oh, I'm gonna love you
Oh-oh, nothing can stop me, now
'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
So, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Bridge]
Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo
Du-ooh-hoo-uke
Oh-oh-whoa-oh
Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo
Du-ooh-hoo-uke
Oh-oh-oh
[Chorus 2]
Yeah, I, oh, I'm gonna love you
Oh-oh, nothing can stop me, now
'Cause I'm the Duke of Earl
So, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
[Outro]
Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo
Du-ooh-hoo-uke
So, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo
Du-ooh-hoo-uke
Oh-oh-oh