Ladies have the floor, ladies have the floor
Ladies have the, ladies have the, ladies have the floor, hey!
Give it up for my sister
Alright now, everybody put your hands together
Do we have any single ladies in the house tonight?
Hey! (Now put your hands up)
All the single ladies (All the single ladies)
All the single ladies (All the single ladies)
All the single ladies (All the single ladies)
All the single ladies (Now put your hands up)
Up in the club (Club), we just broke up (Up)
I’m doin’ my own lil’ thing
You decided to dip (Dip), but now you wanna trip (Trip)
‘Cause another brother noticed me
I’m up on him (Him), he up on me (Me)
Don’t pay him any attention
I cried my tears (Tears), kept me three good years (Tears)
You can’t be mad at me
‘Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that he want it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
‘Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that he want it
‘Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Now, wait, I want y’all to get nice and stanky with me
Where I’m from, we do things nice and stanky
We do things nice and funky
Can y’all repeat after me? You ready?
Say, hey (Hey)
Hey (Hey)
Hey (Hey)
Hey (Hey)
Hey (Hey)
Hey (Hey)
Hey, hey, yeah (Hey, hey, yeah)
Hey, hey, hey (Hey, hey, hey)
Now, wait, you still ain’t stankin’ enough for me
Say, whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
(Put your hands up)
Say, whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
(Put a ring on it)
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh
Say, if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that he want it (I see you)
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
(Whoa, oh, oh)
‘Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don’t be mad once you see that he want it
‘Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
(Whoa, oh, oh)
I love y’all
Empowering Anthems and Dancefloor Energy
Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (Homecoming Live)” reinvigorates her iconic anthem with electrifying live energy and a powerful message. Opening with an invitation for women to take the stage, the performance becomes a celebration of independence, self-worth, and unity among women. The lyrics boldly address moving on from a past relationship, with Beyoncé declaring her autonomy and confidence. The iconic hook—“If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it”—serves as a direct call to recognize one’s value and not settle for less. The interactive crowd chants and call-and-response add to the communal spirit, making the live version a testament to empowerment and resilience.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Thaddis Harrell, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart
- Release Year: 2019 (from the ‘Homecoming: The Live Album’)
- Label: Columbia Records