Rootie Tootie
Hank Williams Lyrics


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Recorded by Hank Williams, Sr.
Written by Fred Rose

[E] Met my future wife today
And her name is Kathy Mae
[A] Rootie Tootie, (Rootie Tootie)
[E] Rootie Tootie, (Rootie Tootie)
[B7] Rootie Tootie, she`s my Sunday [E] gal.

Feelin` dandy, doin` swell
My gal is the village bell
Hotsy-totsy (Rootie Tootie)
Super-duper (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Monday gal.

You should see the people stare
When we walk around the square
Bouncy-bouncy, (Rootie Tootie)
Upsy-daisy, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Tuesday gal.

I`m not jealous, no siree
Just as long as she`s with me
Wicky-wacky, (Rootie Tootie)
Humpty-dumpty, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Wednesday gal.

She`s got "purty" eyes of blue
And she thinks I`m "purty", too
Tootsie-wootsie, (Rootie Tootie)
Hunky-dory, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Thursday gal.

Gonna make that lady mine
When she signs that dotted line
Hinky-dinky, (Rootie Tootie)




Yipsy-doodle, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Friday gal.

Overall Meaning

In Hank Williams's song Rootie Tootie, the singer speaks of his love interest, Kathy Mae, whom he affectionately calls "Rootie Tootie." He describes her in terms of the days of the week, assigning her to each day like a calendar. On Sunday, she's his "Rootie Tootie" and on Monday, she's his "Super-duper Rootie Tootie." Each day, he lists out her attributes like "bouncy-bouncy" and "upsy-daisy" for Tuesday, and "tootsie-wootsie" and "hunky-dory" for Thursday. He even proclaims that he'll make her his when she signs the dotted line on Friday. The song is a lighthearted and fun tribute to a loved one, with a catchy melody and playful lyrics.


One interpretation of the song could be that the singer sees his love interest as the bright spot in every day of the week, and he loves spending time with her no matter what they're doing. The use of silly adjectives to describe her indicates that he's smitten and sees her in a lighthearted, playful way. He's also confident in his relationship with her, stating that he's not jealous as long as she's with him, which speaks to a level of trust and security in their bond.


Line by Line Meaning

Met my future wife today
I met the woman I will marry


And her name is Kathy Mae
Her name is Kathy Mae


Rootie Tootie, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Rootie Tootie


Rootie Tootie, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Rootie Tootie


Rootie Tootie, she's my Sunday gal.
She's the girl I spend Sundays with


Feelin' dandy, doin' swell
I'm feeling great


My gal is the village bell
My girl is well-known around town


Hotsy-totsy (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Hotsy-Totsy


Super-duper (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Super-Duper


Rootie Tootie, she's my Monday gal.
She's the girl I spend Mondays with


You should see the people stare
People stare at us when we're together


When we walk around the square
When we walk around the town square


Bouncy-bouncy, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Bouncy-Bouncy


Upsy-daisy, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Upsy-Daisy


Rootie Tootie, she's my Tuesday gal.
She's the girl I spend Tuesdays with


I'm not jealous, no siree
I'm not possessive


Just as long as she's with me
As long as she's with me, I'm satisfied


Wicky-wacky, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Wicky-Wacky


Humpty-dumpty, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Humpty-Dumpty


Rootie Tootie, she's my Wednesday gal.
She's the girl I spend Wednesdays with


She's got "purty" eyes of blue
She has pretty blue eyes


And she thinks I'm "purty", too
She thinks I'm pretty


Tootsie-wootsie, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Tootsie-Wootsie


Hunky-dory, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Hunky-Dory


Rootie Tootie, she's my Thursday gal.
She's the girl I spend Thursdays with


Gonna make that lady mine
I'm going to make her mine


When she signs that dotted line
When we get married


Hinky-dinky, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Hinky-Dinky


Yipsy-doodle, (Rootie Tootie)
I call her Yipsy-Doodle


Rootie Tootie, she's my Friday gal.
She's the girl I spend Fridays with




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED ROSE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Luis R

Met my future wife today
And her name is Kathy Mae
Rootie Tootie, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Sunday gal.
Feelin` dandy, doin` swell
My gal is the village bell
Hotsy-totsy (Rootie Tootie)
Super-duper (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Monday gal.
You should see the people stare
When we walk around the square
Bouncy-bouncy, (Rootie Tootie)
Upsy-daisy, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Tuesday gal.
I`m not jealous, no siree
Just as long as she`s with me
Wicky-wacky, (Rootie Tootie)
Humpty-dumpty, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Wednesday gal.
She`s got "purty" eyes of blue
And she thinks I`m "purty", too
Tootsie-wootsie, (Rootie Tootie)
Hunky-dory, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Thursday gal.
Gonna make that lady mine
When she signs that dotted line
Hinky-dinky, (Rootie Tootie)
Yipsy-doodle, (Rootie Tootie)
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Friday gal.



All comments from YouTube:

allaboard70

This is really excellent. The rooths of rock'n'roll :) Yeah, Hank Williams was more than a normal hillbilly artist. One of the Kings. Thanks for this clip!

illmsg77

One of my favorite song of ALL time. Long live the REAL king!

Mike Aubuchon

Hank brought country music out of the back woods and put country in the main stream .
A short 6 year career , a lasting legacy 67 years after his death .
Simply put the greatest country artist of all time peroid.

Robert Turner

A precursor of rock-a-billy, no doubt about that, and tops in its own right.

Philip Kassner

When my wife and I got married I insisted the band play this!

They had to learn it but they added it to their set.

Rootie’s Mamma

Perfect song for my baby Rootie!!💚

GestapoSantaClaus

They had this playing at that Condor Flats burger place (or whatever the hell it's called nowadays) at Disney's California Adventure. It wasn't the last time those around me heard it, because I couldn't stop singing it!

jim orth

The restaurant is called SmokeJumper's Grill.

GestapoSantaClaus

@jim orth They changed the name. It recognition of CalFire i assume.

James Fox

He didn't even make it to 32 :( R.I.P Hank.

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