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Misheard Song Lyrics -> Artist -> N -> Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Misheard song lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.
There are 35 misheard song lyrics for Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on amIright currently.
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"American Dream"
Misheard Lyrics:
I seen you naked in the moonlight
Original Lyrics:
I see Jamaica in the moonlight
"American Dream"
Misheard Lyrics:
We'll split the diference
Go to Coke and not rum
Go to Coke and not rum
Original Lyrics:
We'll split the difference
Go to Coconut Grove
Go to Coconut Grove
"American Dream"
Misheard Lyrics:
We'll split the difference for a Coke and a roll
Original Lyrics:
We'll split the difference, go to Coconut Grove
"American Dream"
Misheard Lyrics:
When it's as easy as closing your eyes
And dream Jamaica is a pygmy on size.
And dream Jamaica is a pygmy on size.
Original Lyrics:
When it's as easy as closing your eyes
And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign.
And dream Jamaica is a big neon sign.
"American Dream"
Misheard Lyrics:
Why laugh at American dream?
Original Lyrics:
Voilà, an American dream.
"Cadillac Ranch" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Open up them engines
let em roar
tearin up the highway
like a pickled dinosaur
let em roar
tearin up the highway
like a pickled dinosaur
Original Lyrics:
open up them engines
let em roar
tearin up the highway
like a big old dinosaur
let em roar
tearin up the highway
like a big old dinosaur
"Fishin' In The Dark" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Springer's almost over and the summer's come
And the days are gettin' long.
And the days are gettin' long.
Original Lyrics:
Spring is almost over and the summer's comin'
The days are gettin' long
The days are gettin' long
"Fishin' In The Dark" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
You and me going fishin' in the dark
Fall in the water and get eaten by a shark.
Fall in the water and get eaten by a shark.
Original Lyrics:
You and me going fishin' in the dark
Lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars.
Lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars.
"Fishin' In The Dark" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
You and me going poopin' in the dark, wipin' our bums with scraps of bark.
Original Lyrics:
You and me going fishin' in the dark
Lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars.
Lyin' on our backs and countin' the stars.
"Fishin' in The Dark" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Springer's almost over and the summer's come
And the days are gettin' long.
And the days are gettin' long.
Original Lyrics:
Spring is almost over and the summer's coming
The days are getting long
The days are getting long
"Fishin' in the Dark" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Springer's almost over and the summer's come
And the days are getting along
And the days are getting along
Original Lyrics:
Spring is almost over and the summer's coming
The days are getting long
The days are getting long
"Fishing In The Dark"
Misheard Lyrics:
You and me goin' fishing in the garden.
Original Lyrics:
You and me goin' fishing in the dark.
"Fishing in the Dark"
Misheard Lyrics:
You and me go pissin' in the dark.
Lyin' on mah back, tryin' to let out a fart.
Lyin' on mah back, tryin' to let out a fart.
Original Lyrics:
You and me goin' fishin' in the dark.
Lyin' on our backs, countin' the stars.
Lyin' on our backs, countin' the stars.
"House At Pooh Corner" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Christopher Robin and I walked the lawn
Original Lyrics:
Christopher Robin and I walked alone
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
A Meanie Mumbo jangled and he danced with me.
Original Lyrics:
I met a man, Bojangles, and he danced for me.
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
A Meanie Mumbo jangled and he danced with me.
Original Lyrics:
I met a man, Bojangles, and he danced for me.
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
After twenty years he still breathes.
Original Lyrics:
After twenty years he still grieved.
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
But most my time is spent behind these county bars
'Cause of 5 drinks of beer
'Cause of 5 drinks of beer
Original Lyrics:
But most my time is spent behind these county bars
'Cause I drinks a bit
'Cause I drinks a bit
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
He crapped his pants, and did a dance.
Original Lyrics:
He grabbed his pants, a better stance.
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
He grabbed his pants, in fettered stance.
Original Lyrics:
He grabbed his pants, a better stance.
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
He looked at me through beady eyes of fish.
Original Lyrics:
He looked to me to be the eyes of age.
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I met a man Bojangles and he danced a jig.
or
I met a man Bojangles and he danced a storm.
or
I met a man Bojangles and he danced a storm.
Original Lyrics:
I met a man Bojangles and he'd danced for you.
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I met him in Salem, New Orleans, I was
Original Lyrics:
I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Most my time is spent behind these county bars
Hot drinks of beer
Hot drinks of beer
Original Lyrics:
Most my time is spent behind these county bars
'Cause I drinks a bit
'Cause I drinks a bit
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
The dog often died, he often died
After twenty years he still agrees.
After twenty years he still agrees.
Original Lyrics:
His dog up and died, up and died
After 20 years, he still grieves.
After 20 years, he still grieves.
"Mr. Bojangles" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
The dog up and died, yup and died,
After 20 years he still grieves
After 20 years he still grieves
Original Lyrics:
His dog up and died
He up and died
After 20 years he still grieved
He up and died
After 20 years he still grieved
"Ripplin' Waters" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I'm afraid, Spock, you're a little late
Original Lyrics:
on a frayed spot, put a little lace
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