instead of just a -wishin',
Dig those worms out of the sod,
put them in a can and go get a ride.
Let's go fishin' for a day
Saturday is a very fine day
to do a little work in the yard
But when the sun is shining away
it makes the work too hard
It makes the work too hard
Saturday is a very fine day
But when the sun is shining in
May we ought to go have some fun
So, let's go fishin' instead of
What do you say we go away for a while?
Dig those worms out of the side
Put them in a can and go get a ride
Let's go fishin' for a day
And the grasses are gettin' too long
an d I don't feel too strong.
No, he don't feel too strong.
Spent my money on a rainy day,
gotta go and earn some more.
But all those fish we catch
can pay for the candy in the store.
in stead of just a -wishin'.
Dig those worms out of the sod.
Hold them in a can and go get a rod.
Let's go fishing for a day
Look to the left and look to the right
cause mama might be around,
and us two men better get out of sight
cause we don't wanna be found.
No, we don't wanna be found.
Weeds are growing and the
but you better let him wait.
And while you're figuring right from wrong,
I better go get the bait.
So let's go fishing instead
Dig those worms out of the side.
Put them in a can and go get a rock.
Let's go fishing for a day and a half.
For a day and a half a mile.