Lyrics & Music by: Ian Mcleish, Ian Petrie & Henry Thomas
 

A. Fishin' Blues (traditional / Henry Thomas)

1.
Have you been fishing all the time? I'm a-going fishing, too;
You can bet your life your loving wife can catch more fish than you;
Any fish'll bite if you got good bait - here's a little something I'd like to relate -
C'mon baby, c'mon down - I'm a-going fishing -
You can go fishing - we can all go fishing too.
 

B.  Lobster Rap (Ian Petrie)
(dialogue)
 

C.  Poppa Don't Bring No Lobsters Home (Ian McLeish)

2.
Poppa was a fisherman, he worked all day - and always came home at night;
Cod and clams, herring and lobster - his fishing helped us eat right;
He was true to momma, made her feel good, he treated her like a good lover should -
But now that she is running around, Poppa is feeling down.

Chorus.
Poppa don't bring no lobsters home since Momma came home with crabs -
Poppa don't bring no lobsters home since Momma's been up for grabs -
She used to be pure, like virgin wool, but since she's been hot Poppa's turning cool;
Poppa don't bring no lobsters home since Momma came home with crabs.

3.
Momma worked hard every day, she kept the kitchen looking clean;
Never had any problem 'cepting once in a while, when Poppa would come home mean;
But the worst darn thing that she ever done, to her six-foot, straight-shooting son-of-a-gun,
Was sneak out one day while he was taking a nap, and come back home with the clap.

Chorus(repeat).
 

Copyright: 1970 Ian Mcleish
Published: 1974 McMusic Ltd. CAPAC
Renewed: 1994 Mousehole Music SOCAN