The Allman Brothers Band - Whipping Post

"Whipping Post" is one of The Allman Brothers Band's most iconic songs, blending Southern rock, blues, and jazz with raw emotional intensity. Written by Gregg Allman, the song expresses feelings of heartache, frustration, and emotional turmoil, using the metaphor of a "whipping post" to convey the sense of being beaten down by life’s struggles. Its brooding, slow intro gives way to explosive crescendos, with the band’s improvisational skills, especially the dueling guitar solos of Duane and Dickey Betts, creating a powerful, dynamic performance. First appearing on their 1969 debut album, it became a signature track, with live renditions—especially from At Fillmore East—showcasing the band’s virtuosity and making it a staple of their performances. The song remains a defining piece of Southern rock, celebrated for its emotional depth and musical complexity.

The Allman Brothers Band - Whipping Post Lyrics

I've been run down and I've been lied to.
And I don't know why, I let that mean woman make me a fool.
She took all my money, wrecks my new car.
Now she's with one of my good time buddies,
They're drinkin' in some cross-town bar.

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel,
Like I've been tied to the whippin' post.
Tied to the whippin' post, tied to the whippin' post.
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dyin'

My friends tell me, that I've been such a fool.
But I had to stand by and take it baby, all for lovin' you.
Drown myself in sorrow as I look at what you've done.
But nothing seemed to change, the bad times stayed the same,
And I can't run.

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel,
Like I've been tied to the whippin' post.
Tied to the whippin' post, tied to the whippin' post.
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dyin'.

Sometimes I feel, sometimes I feel,
Like I've been tied to the whippin' post.
Tied to the whippin' post, tied to the whippin' post.
Good Lord, I feel like I'm dyin'