Story Behind The Song
Guess what? I wrote it at my desk. Actually, was working from my home, not an office at the time, and the truer version of the story would be "Gone Guitarin'", since I've never done much fishin'.
Song Description
Thinkin' about leavin' it all behind for a career of fishin'. That's right, without the "g"'s.
| Song Length |
3:17 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Bluegrass |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Amiable, Serene |
Subject |
Frustration, Fish |
| Similar Artists |
Toby Keith, Tim Mcgraw |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
1.
G
Another day at the office
C G etc.
You know what I mean
Nothin' much to grin about
How many times can you moon a copy machine?
Now I've got a file drawer full
Of pictures of my ass
I'll just leave 'em all on my boss' desk
Get in my car and step hard on the gas
G
Now I'm thinkin' 'bout goin' down
C G
To the country store
G
Buy myself a fishin' pole
C G
Then stroll whistlin' out the door
G ...
They'll never hear from me again
D G
Tell 'em I've gone fishin' with my friends
2. Tell my wife and kids not to worry
I'll send five fishes every day
It might not be much of a livin'
But it sure beats bailin' hay
Or makin' copies at the office
And doin' the boss' will
I've lived offa that gruel for six years now
And I think I've had my fill.
(Chorus)
(Spoken bridge)
G (held)
Pushin' papers and punchin' staplers
Over air conditioned cubicles
And not a window in sight
Callin' people on the phone
Who'd rather be left alone
Just filin' and dialin'
And wishin' for the night...
3. Daydreamin' 'bout the big one
Like the one Daddy caught in '49
And he never stopped talkin' about it
Even as he lay dyin'
And then there's the one that got away
Sayin' come on back son
Try another day
Well I guess you never heard of a talkin' fish
But the moral of my story
Is follow your wish