Fishin' Blues
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Featuring Taj Mahal With Vassar Clements Lyrics
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Baby goin' fishing too
Bet your life, your sweet wife
Catch more fish than you
Many fish bites, if you got good bait
Here's a little tip that I would like to relate
Many fish bites, if you got good bait
And my Baby goin fishing, too
I went on down to my favorite fishing hole
Baby grabbed me a pole and line
Throwed my pole on in
Caught a 9 pound Catfish
Now you know I brought him home for supper time
Proving, any fish bites if you got good bait
Here's a little tip that I would like to relate
Many fish bites, if you got good bait
I'm a goin' fishing, yes I'm goin' fishing
And my Baby goin' fishing, too
Baby brother â??bout to run me outta my mind
Say, can I go fishing with you?
I took him on down to the fishing hole
Now what did you think that he did do?
Pulled a great big fish out the bottom of the pond
Now he laughed and jumped â??cause he was real gone
Many fish bites, if you got good bait
I'm a goin' fishing, yes I'm goin' fishing
And my Baby goin' fishing, too
Put him in the pot baby put him in the pan
honey cook â??em â??til their nice and brown.
Make a batch of butter milk hoe cakes mama
and you chew them things and you chomp â??em on down
Singing, any fish bites if you got good bait
Here's a little tip that I would like to relate
Many fish bites, if you got good bait
I'm a goin' fishing, yes I'm goin' fishing
And my Baby goin' fishing, too
Betcha' goin' fishing, all the time
Baby goin' fishing too
Bet your life, your sweet wife
Catch more fish than you
The lyrics of "Fishin' Blues" describe a fun day of fishing with loved ones. The singer is confident that he and his baby will catch more fish than anyone else because they have good bait. The song provides tips on how to catch fish and describes how to cook them for a delicious meal. The lyrics convey a lighthearted and carefree attitude towards life with the understanding that the simple act of fishing can bring joy and happiness.
The repetition of the line "many fish bites, if you got good bait" emphasizes the importance of having the right bait when fishing. The singer's pride in catching a 9-pound catfish and bringing it home for supper highlights the satisfaction that comes with a successful fishing trip. The inclusion of the baby brother in the fishing trip exemplifies the tradition of passing on knowledge and skills to younger generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Betcha' goin' fishing, all the time
I bet you are always going fishing
Baby goin' fishing too
Your significant other is going fishing too
Bet your life, your sweet wife
I bet your life that your wife catches more fish than you
Catch more fish than you
Your wife is better at fishing than you
Many fish bites, if you got good bait
You catch more fish if you use good bait
Here's a little tip that I would like to relate
I want to give you a helpful hint
I'm a goin fishing, yes I'm goin fishing
I am going fishing
And my Baby goin fishing, too
My significant other is going fishing too
I went on down to my favorite fishing hole
I went to my favorite spot to go fishing
Baby grabbed me a pole and line
My significant other grabbed me a fishing pole and line
Throwed my pole on in
I threw my fishing pole into the water
Caught a 9 pound Catfish
I caught a 9 pound catfish
Now you know I brought him home for supper time
I brought the fish home to cook for dinner
Baby brother â??bout to run me outta my mind
My younger sibling is driving me crazy
Say, can I go fishing with you?
They asked me if they could go fishing with me
Took him on down to the fishing hole
I brought them down to the fishing spot
Pulled a great big fish out the bottom of the pond
They caught a large fish from the bottom of the pond
Now he laughed and jumped â??cause he was real gone
They laughed and jumped in excitement because they caught a fish
Put him in the pot baby put him in the pan, honey cook â??em â??til their nice and brown.
We put the fish in the pot or pan and cooked them until they were golden brown
Make a batch of butter milk hoe cakes mama, and you chew them things and you chomp â??em on down
We made buttermilk hoe cakes to eat with the fish
Singing, any fish bites if you got good bait
We sang that you catch more fish if you use good bait
Betcha' goin' fishing, all the time
I bet you are always going fishing
Baby goin' fishing too
Your significant other is going fishing too
Bet your life, your sweet wife
I bet your life that your wife catches more fish than you
Catch more fish than you
Your wife is better at fishing than you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: . TRADITIONAL, ARTIE TRAUM
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@patriciakimbrell3734
Love the music 💙🐠💙🎤🎸💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟💙🌟
@zitarasid7210
Vassar Clement...RIP...such a fine artist and was fortunate to have seen in concert....Taj, ....the best !!! Great tune, great artists.....love it ..thank you for posting it...
@MyMoppet52
Yes! I've seen Taj Mahal when he was a young man in the 1970's. I've seen him several times since then. I see him whenever he is near me. I saw him with my daughter last year. She went to help me in case I needed the help walking, but she LOVED him! He does so many different songs...but they often have a happy feeling. Even his blues make me feel better! Thank you for listening and taking your time to comment. I've missed you & am glad to be back, Moppet
@joanjett8814
Well hello.. I love it ..
@billarthur
I can taste the the bay of Green Bay yellow perch in my mouth at Maricques bar, with a slice of onion on rye bread, washed down by an old-fashion.
@ATandT2U
I remember this song, I loved it back then and I still love it!!
@MyMoppet52
I sure miss daddy's fish. He had a special way of boning them & they were safe for even babies. Boy, his walleye were GREAT! He got "lost" over in Canadian waters back in the 70's when we were squabbling with them over borders...and his 15 hour fishing trip lasted several days! We were so nervous he'd not get back for a few months. He was a dedicated fisherman, for sure. Catching up on my comments & appreciate your "hello". My best, Barb
@ZanthiaKhala
Sounds like a really happy song ^^
@juliamitchell4309
thank you for the upload
@MyMoppet52
+Skeptikul Cfo You are more than welcome. Thanks for listening, Moppet