OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Featured In

Listen to What It Is, Is Andy Griffith: Andy's Greatest Comedy Monologues & Old-Timey Songs by Andy Griffith
ALBUMWhat It Is, Is Andy Griffith: Andy's Greatest Comedy Monologues & Old-Timey SongsAndy Griffith
Listen to the mom edition featuring Andy Griffith
PLAYLISTthe mom editionme & dad radio

Top Songs By Andy Griffith

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Andy Griffith
Andy Griffith
Performer
Earle H. Hagen
Earle H. Hagen
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Everett Sloane
Everett Sloane
Composer
Earle H. Hagen
Earle H. Hagen
Composer
Gary L. Sloane
Gary L. Sloane
Composer
Herbert W. Spencer
Herbert W. Spencer
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Sweet
Sweet
Mastering Engineer
Tom Morgan
Tom Morgan
Producer
Jenny Bingaman
Jenny Bingaman
Producer

Lyrics

Well now, take down your fishing pole
And meet me at the fishing 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 skipping 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 whistling like a fool
What a fine day to take a stroll
And wind up by the fishing hole
I can't think of a better way
To pass the time of day
[Instrumental]
We'll have no need to call the roll
When we get to the fishing hole
There'll be you, me and old dog, Trey
To do the 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 sit and jaw
Hanging around
Taking our ease
Watching that hound
A-scratchin' at his fleas
Come on, take down your fishing pole
And meet me at the fishing hole
I can't think of a better way
To pass the time of day
Written by: Earle Hagen, Everett Sloane, Herbert W. Spencer

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Chrome Web Store
Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility
instagramSharePathic_arrow_out