SWIM LITTLE FISH
From the film "Bell Bottom George" (1943)
(Phil Parke / Harry Parr-Davies)

George Formby (Film Soundtrack) - 1943


Once upon a time there was a little fish
And he lived in a long, long stream
And to make his way to the great wide world
Was this little fish's dream
But a wise old trout, who'd been about
Advised him what to do
He said "Fishes wishes won't come true
If they dream the whole day through"

So, swim little fish, swim on
Swim little fish, swim on
We're two ambitious fishes, you and I
We'll get our wishes if we try, try, try
Swim little fish, swim on
Swim little fish, swim on
Blow little bubbles all the long day through
Show little troubles that they can't stop you
For everything worthwhile in life
Is hard to get, my friend
So don't give up and don't give in
It's worthwhile in the end

Swim little fish, swim on
Sswim little fish, swim on
Swim little fella till your dreams come true
You'll meet the very little fish for you
You can be happy if you swim, swim, swim
Swim, swim little fish swim on

Swim little fish, swim on
Swim little fish, swim on
If you are weary at the river mouth
Ask for a lift upon the next wave south
Swim little fish' swim on
Swim little fish' swim on
Be very careful and you'll find it pays
Mind how you cross the gulf and look both ways
A chap can get a good square meal
And all that he can wish
The wise fish goes to 'Smokey Roes'
A good pull-in for fish

Swim little fish swim on
Swim little fish swim on
Always remember mother's good advice
Steer clear of fishes who are not quite nice
Do nothing fishy fishy, swim swim swim swim
Swim little fish, swim on, Goodnight!


(Transcribed by Mel Priddle - March 2006)


(Contributed by EUROPEAN OLDIES LYRICS - March 2006)