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We all know the theme song for The Andy Griffith Show. It’s the whistled jingle at the beginning before the episode starts. It’s probably one of the most recognizable theme song jingles in TV history, but did you know that the song originally had lyrics? Prior to producers deciding that they wanted the jingle to be whistled, Andy Griffith himself recorded a version of the song with the lyrics.
The lyrics were written by Everett Sloane, who was well-known for composing lyrics to theme songs for The Dick Van Dyke Show, I Spy, and The Mod Squad. The song by the name of “Fishin’ Hole” was as simple as the tune we all know and love today. Sloane allegedly wanted to capture the simplicity of the show through the theme song.
Learn ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Lyrics
Here are the lyrics to the original Andy Griffith Show theme song for you to learn:
Well, now, take down your fishinโ pole and meet me at The Fishinโ Hole,
We may not get a bite all day, but donโt you rush away.
What a great place to rest your bones and mighty fine for skippinโ stones,
Youโll feel fresh as a lemonade, a-settinโ in the shade.
Whether itโs hot, whether itโs cool, oh what a spot for whistlinโ like a fool.
What a fine day to take a stroll and wander by The Fishinโ Hole,
I canโt think of a better way to pass the time oโ day.
Weโll have no need to call the roll when we get to The Fishinโ Hole,
Thereโll be you, me, and Old Dog Trey, to doodle time away.
If we donโt hook a perch or bass, weโll cool our toes in dewy grass,
Or else pull up a weed to chaw, and maybe set and jaw.
Hanginโ around, takinโ our ease, watchinโ that hound a-scratchinโ at his fleas.
Come on, take down your fishinโ pole and meet me at The Fishinโ Hole,
I canโt think of a better way to pass the time oโ day.
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You can also listen to the song below!