[johnnydoxx]

My sister suggested the topic of fishing with dad for a song. So I came up with this in Bm.

YouTube - Fishin With Dad

Hope you like it.

Johnny

[johnnydoxx]

Here's the lyrics:

Fishin With Dad

V1
When I was only six, Dad taught me how to fish
He let me have his grampa’s fishin’ poles
He showed me how to hook ‘em, how to clean ‘em, how to cook ‘em
Together we hit all the fishing holes.

V2
When I got strong enough to row we bought a little boat
And put in at the local public lake
The hours passed like minutes, we always got our limits
And you should see the ones that got away.

Ch
Fishin’ With Dad, Fishin’ With Dad,
I remember all the good times, and all the fun we had
I’m longin’ for the days with my favorite fishin’ pal
I really liked Fishin’ With Dad

V3
Then I got out of school and moved out on my own
I ventured far and rarely came back home
I had my own ambitions, there was no time for fishin’
And Dad, he did his fishin’ all alone

V4
Then one day he got sick - they said he wouldn’t make it
I went to see him in that chilly room
He was really weak, but he found the strength to speak
He said: ‘I sure enjoyed fishin’ with you’

V5
Now I’m an old and lonely guy staring at the walls
I sit here by myself - it’s just so sad
And as I think about my life there’s one thing I regret
I shoulda done more Fishin’ With Dad

[Nutty]

Good one Johnny. Great lyrics. Tune is very good as well. Great mix!

Annette

[tomg123]

nice tune, your a really good lyricist. I remember fishing with my stepdad, but could never get use to hooking worms, dad was somewhat disapointed:dunno:

[johnnydoxx]

Thanks Nutty and Tom.

Hooking worms never bothered me much, crawdads were a bit less fun - eating potato chips with the same unwashed hands somewhat bothered my Mom!!

[Nutty]

Brings back memories Johnny. When we went fishing it was always out in the boat. We went first thing in the morning and stayed out until dark. We weren't allowed to talk. We had bring sandwiches (gross). And, we were terrified when we had to ask for a potty run! So much easier for the guys. My sister "spilled her gingerale once".

The good old days.

Annette

[tomg123]

When i was 17 my uncle took me (and others) out in the florida ocean......all day. I was sea sick, sun burned, and he refused to turn back:crying:

[johnnydoxx]

Geez Nutty is it any wonder you're Nutty?

[thodwris]

Another good one Johnny !
All the best,
Theo

[eddiez152]

Nice writing and playing.

[knight46]

Good lyrics and good playing Johnny, reminded me of my fishing trips with my Grandfather.

[johnnydoxx]

Thanks Theo, Eddie, Knight

[Jomi]

Nice tune, great lyrics, nice one Johnny.

[si16]

Nicely written and performed.

[X4StringDrive]

si16 said:

Nicely written and performed.

Ditto ^ real nice JD!

[starsailor]

Nice Song and arrangement Johnny, excellent playing and vocal and nice writing very good lyrics,

[johnnydoxx]

Thanks Jomi, SI16, X4, SS. Some autobiographical elements there, not the whole story, but parts of it.

[kidhaiti]

great song, I dig the progression and melody, well done

[johnnydoxx]

Thanks kidhaiti, glad you liked it.