Row Row Row
Matt Monro Lyrics
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And all the girlies he would take for a float.
He had girlies on the shore,
Sweet little peaches by the score-
But master Johnny was a wis'un, you know,
His steady girl was Flo
And every Sunday afternoon
She'd jump in his boat
And then he'd row, row, row
Way up the river he would row, row, row
A hug he'd give her
Then he'd kiss her now and then
She would tell him when,
They'd fool around and fool around
And then they'd kiss again.
And then he'd row, row, row
A little further he would go, oh, oh, oh,
Then he'd drop both his oars
Take a few more encores,
And then he'd row, row, row.
And then he'd row, row, row
Way up the river he would row, row, row
A hug he'd give her
Then he'd kiss her now and then
She would tell him when,
They'd fool around and fool around
And then they'd kiss again.
And then he'd row, row, row
A little further he would go, oh, oh, oh,
Then we'll drop both our oars
Take a round of applause,
And then we'll go, go, go.
The song "Row Row Row" performed by Matt Monro is a classic love song that tells the story of young Johnny Jones and his love for Flo. The song is set against the backdrop of Johnny's little boat, which he uses to take all the girlies for a float. While he has girlies on the shore who are eager to spend time with him, his heart belongs to Flo.
The song describes Johnny and Flo's Sunday afternoons together in the boat, where they would cuddle, kiss, and fool around. Johnny would row up the river, giving Flo a hug and a kiss now and then. They would play around until they were tired, and then he would drop both his oars to take a few encores before going back. The chorus repeats the same words over and over again, emphasizing the joy of being together and enjoying each other's company.
Throughout the song, the lyrics take on a lighthearted and playful tone, making it clear that Johnny and Flo have a strong affection for each other. The song's tempo is upbeat and catchy, making for an easy and fun sing-along tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Young Johnny Jones he had a cute little boat
Johnny Jones had a small and adorable boat
And all the girlies he would take for a float.
He would take all the girls for a ride in his boat
He had girlies on the shore,
There were girls waiting for him on the shore
Sweet little peaches by the score-
There were many sweet and attractive girls waiting for him
But master Johnny was a wis'un, you know,
Johnny was wise and knowledgeable
His steady girl was Flo
Flo was Johnny's girlfriend
And every Sunday afternoon
Every Sunday afternoon
She'd jump in his boat
Flo would get into Johnny's boat
And they would spoon
They would cuddle and embrace each other
And then he'd row, row, row
Johnny would start rowing the boat
Way up the river he would row, row, row
He would row up the river
A hug he'd give her
Johnny would hug Flo
Then he'd kiss her now and then
He would kiss her occasionally
She would tell him when,
Flo would inform Johnny when to kiss her
They'd fool around and fool around
They would play around and have fun
And then they'd kiss again.
And then they would kiss once more
A little further he would go, oh, oh, oh,
Johnny would row a bit further
Then he'd drop both his oars
He would stop rowing
Take a few more encores,
He would take some more applause
And then he'd row, row, row.
And then he would start rowing again
Then we'll drop both our oars
Both of them will stop rowing
Take a round of applause,
They will receive a round of applause
And then we'll go, go, go.
And then they will leave
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: WILLIAM JEROME, JAMES MONACO
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@kathrynclarke539
this was the song in the 1980 film "The Sea Wolves"
@phillip99720
the singers of the 50s and 60s will never come back to us and its very sad we have a lot to thank YOUTUBE for what will we do with out YOUTUBE we all owe YOUTUBE a VERY BIG THANK YOU YOUTUBE have kept these great singers alive and I mean all the music we will never hear again BLESS YOU ALL for your great taste in the old sings
@stanleysims633
That is one beautiful song, and Matt Monro sing's it best of all. I first heard it in the movie The Sea Wolves. I could not get it out of my mind.
@agustinberllaque2532
The same happened to me
@gordonkistler916
I listen to this and I think of my wife who passed away two years ago and it makes me think of all the precious moments we shared together. It is better to have love and lost than not to have loved at all.
@agustinberllaque2532
What a beautiful song, one of my favourites and beautifully sung by one of the best voices ever
@retrorocker44
Reminds me of my dear darling wife. RIP my love xxxxxxxx
@agustinberllaque2532
Melancholy overwhelmes me when I listen to this song
@ROCKHITS572
love song and the film
@daveknight9052
I love this song his songs have all got story to them I head this in a film sea wolfs great song