THE FISHIN' HOLE
Theme from the TV Series "The Andy Griffith Show" (1960 - 68)

Lyrics: Everett Sloane - Music: Herbert Spencer and Earle Hagen

Andy Griffith with the Spencer-Hagen Orchestra 1960




Well, now, take down your fishin' pole
And meet me at the fishin' hole;
We may not get a bite all day,
But don't you rush away.

What a great place to rest your bones,
And mighty fine for skippin' stones;
You'll feel fresh as a lemonade,
A-settin' in the shade.

Whether it's hot,
Whether it's cool,
Oh, what a spot
For whistlin' like a fool.

What a fine day to take a stroll
And wander by the fishin' hole.
I can't think of a better way
To pass the time o' day.

(Instrumental Break - Whistling)

We'll have no need to call the roll
When we get to the fishin' hole;
There'll be you, me, and Old Dog Tray
To doodle time away.

If we don't hook a perch or bass,
We'll cool our toes in dewy grass,
Or else pull up a weed to chaw,
And maybe set and jaw.

Hangin' around,
Takin' our ease,
Watchin' that hound
A-scratchin' at his fleas.

Come on, take down your fishin' pole
And meet me at the fishin' hole.
I can't think of a better way
To pass the time o' day.




(Contributed by Mel Priddle and 
Lou Rugani - The Music of the Stars (WLIP) - July 2012)