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Rootie Tootie
Hank Williams and His Drifting Cowboys Lyrics
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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.
The song "Rootie Tootie" by Hank Williams and His Drifting Cowboys is a jubilant ode to the singer's newfound love. The lyrics describe meeting a woman named Kathy Mae, who becomes known by the nickname "Rootie Tootie". The song goes on to describe how the two of them spend their days together, with each day of the week assigned a different nickname for Kathy Mae. They walk around the square, attracting stares and proving their love for each other each day of the week. The lover is not jealous, as long as his "Rootie Tootie" is with him. He is determined to make this lady his own when she signs the dotted line.
This song is a testament to the joy that can be found in love and how simple pleasures can make life worth living. Hank Williams's delivery adds a contagious cheerfulness to the song. "Rootie Tootie" is a playful and catchy tune and its lyrics are relatable, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Met my future wife today
Today I met the woman I am going to marry
And her name is Kathy Mae
I learned her name is Kathy Mae
Rootie Tootie, (Rootie Tootie)
I am so happy I can't help but say 'Rootie Tootie'
Rootie Tootie, (Rootie Tootie)
I am so happy I can't help but say 'Rootie Tootie'
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Sunday [E] gal.
Kathy Mae is my girl and we spend Sundays together
Feelin` dandy, doin` swell
I feel great and everything is going well
My gal is the village bell
Kathy Mae is popular and respected in our community
Hotsy-totsy (Rootie Tootie)
I am very attracted to her and can't believe my luck
Super-duper (Rootie Tootie)
I am extremely happy and excited about our relationship
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Monday gal.
Kathy Mae is my girl and we spend Mondays together
You should see the people stare
People are envious of our relationship and stare at us when we're together
When we walk around the square
When we walk around town together
Bouncy-bouncy, (Rootie Tootie)
We are happy together and having fun
Upsy-daisy, (Rootie Tootie)
We are carefree and taking life as it comes
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Tuesday gal.
Kathy Mae is my girl and we spend Tuesdays together
I`m not jealous, no siree
I am not possessive or jealous of Kathy Mae
Just as long as she`s with me
I am happy as long as Kathy Mae is with me
Wicky-wacky, (Rootie Tootie)
We are playful and having fun
Humpty-dumpty, (Rootie Tootie)
We are happy and carefree
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Wednesday gal.
Kathy Mae is my girl and we spend Wednesdays together
She`s got "purty" eyes of blue
Kathy Mae has beautiful blue eyes
And she thinks I`m "purty", too
Kathy Mae finds me attractive
Tootsie-wootsie, (Rootie Tootie)
We are affectionate and lovey-dovey
Hunky-dory, (Rootie Tootie)
Everything is great and we are happy together
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Thursday gal.
Kathy Mae is my girl and we spend Thursdays together
Gonna make that lady mine
I am going to marry Kathy Mae
When she signs that dotted line
When we get married and sign the marriage certificate
Hinky-dinky, (Rootie Tootie)
I am excited and optimistic about our future together
Yipsy-doodle, (Rootie Tootie)
I am happy and carefree
Rootie Tootie, she`s my Friday gal.
Kathy Mae is my girl and we spend Fridays together
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED ROSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
denny mills
words just roll out of him ....absolutely sublime playing too .x
Hazza Jones Music
Heard this for the first time tonight at an acoustic jam at a local bar, nearly lost my shit hahah bouncy bouncy, hunky dory, woopsy daisy, such a freaky-sweet song
joe ok
unbelievable what a rockin' song
D R
Good song thanks for posting
ElvisFan64
My favorite HANK song
Uggback
Amiable Rootie Tootie!
Wade Raney
The drummer can be heard on this ๐song ๐
Kuntogdi
He says nothing about saturday, he spends saturday with his mistress I guess.
53jaybop
...bouncy....bouncy...;-)