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Misheard Song Lyrics -> Artist -> A -> Alabama
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 Alabama 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 82 misheard song lyrics for Alabama on amIright currently.
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"Angels Among Us"
Misheard Lyrics:
I believe there are angels with fungus.
Original Lyrics:
I believe there are angels among us.
"Cheap Seats"
Misheard Lyrics:
We got a great picture of what's his name.
Well, we can't even spell it.
Well, we can't even spell it.
Original Lyrics:
We got a great pitcher, what's his name.
Well, we can't even spell it.
Well, we can't even spell it.
"Christmas in Dixie"
Misheard Lyrics:
Crank slab's all in lights.
Original Lyrics:
Graceland's all in lights.
"Christmas in Dixie"
Misheard Lyrics:
Merry Christmas from Disney
Original Lyrics:
Merry Christmas from Dixie
"Close Enough to Perfect" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Now she's been known to wear her pants too tight
and Lincoln puts her out just like a light.
and Lincoln puts her out just like a light.
Original Lyrics:
Now she's been known to wear her pants too tight
and drinkin' puts her out just like a light.
and drinkin' puts her out just like a light.
"Dixieland Delight" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Chubby ole groundhog, croakin' bulldog.
Original Lyrics:
Chubby ole groundhog, croakin' bull frog.
"Dixieland Delight" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Chubby ole' ground hog Broken bull frog
Original Lyrics:
Chubby ole' ground hog Croakin' bull frog
"Dixieland Delight" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Livin' in Heaven with my Dixie dandelion.
Original Lyrics:
Livin' in Heaven with my Dixieland delight.
"Dixieland Delight" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
On the Mason Dixon Line
Original Lyrics:
On a Mason-Dixon night
"Dixieland Delight" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Spend my dollar, a hark and a holler.
Original Lyrics:
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler.
"Dixieland Delight" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Spend my dollar, bark and holler.
Original Lyrics:
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler.
"Dixieland Delight" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Spend my dollar
In Hartfield Holler
'Neath the mountain moonlight.
In Hartfield Holler
'Neath the mountain moonlight.
Original Lyrics:
Spend my dollar
Parked in a holler
'Neath the mountain moonlight.
Parked in a holler
'Neath the mountain moonlight.
"Feels So Right" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
This ole lie
Original Lyrics:
Feels so right
I was so convinced that what I thought I heard was right that I told who I was arguing with about the lyrics that it was "this ole lie" because Randy Owens wrote it while going through a divorce.
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Hot nachos!'.
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Hot nachos!'.
Original Lyrics:
I remenber down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Cotton-eye Joe!"
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Cotton-eye Joe!"
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Hot time, Joe!'.
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Hot time, Joe!'.
Original Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Cotton-eye Joe!'
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Cotton-eye Joe!'
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna jack in Texas
You gotta have a piddle in your hand.
You gotta have a piddle in your hand.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a finger in the ham
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a finger in the ham.
You gotta have a finger in the ham.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a n***** in the band.
You gotta have a n***** in the band.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
You gotta have a fiddle in the band.
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
That Lee guitar is hot
But not for a Louisiana man.
But not for a Louisiana man.
Original Lyrics:
That lead guitar is hot
But not for 'Louisiana man.'
But not for 'Louisiana man.'
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
That lead guitar is hot, but not for Louisiana mail.
Original Lyrics:
That lead guitar is hot, but not for a Louisiana man.
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled "Hot Nachos!!!"
Original Lyrics:
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled "Cotton-Eye Joe!!!"
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Hot Dog Joe!!!'
Original Lyrics:
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, 'Cotton-Eye Joe!!!'
"If You're Gonna Play In Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
You gotta have a peter in your hand
Original Lyrics:
You gotta have a fiddle in the band
"If You're Gonna Play in Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
He said, "We love what you done, boys don't get us wrong,
There's just something missin' on your sauce."
There's just something missin' on your sauce."
Original Lyrics:
He said, "We love what you're doin', boys don't get us wrong,
There's just something missin' in your song."
There's just something missin' in your song."
"If You're Gonna Play in Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, "Uh-uh, Joe!"
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, "Uh-uh, Joe!"
Original Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston we were putting on a show
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, "Cotton-eye Joe!"
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled, "Cotton-eye Joe!"
"If You're Gonna Play in Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston, we were putting on a show,
When a cowboy in the back stood up and stepped on my toe!
When a cowboy in the back stood up and stepped on my toe!
Original Lyrics:
I remember down in Houston, we were putting on a show,
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled "Cotton-Eyed Joe!"
When a cowboy in the back stood up and yelled "Cotton-Eyed Joe!"
"If You're Gonna Play in Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna date in Texas, you gotta have candy in your van.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band
"If You're Gonna Play in Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
If you're gonna pay your taxes, you gotta have a fiddle in the band.
Original Lyrics:
If you're gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band.
"If You're Gonna Play in Texas" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
That lead guitar is hot but not for Louise and Amanda
So rosin up that vocal lady love and let's all dance
So rosin up that vocal lady love and let's all dance
Original Lyrics:
That lead guitar is hot but not for "Louisiana Man"
So rosin up that bow for "Faded Love" and let's all dance
So rosin up that bow for "Faded Love" and let's all dance
"Lady Down On Love" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I was embarrassed when she turned out the lights
Original Lyrics:
I wasn't there when she turned out the lights
"Let's Get Reckless"
Misheard Lyrics:
Let's get breakfast, Let's get breakfast tonight
Original Lyrics:
Let's get reckless, Let's get reckless tonight
"Love In The First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Baby you left me faceless
And I've only got one flea
Lock me away, be silent and laugh
And blow away the sea
I'm guilty of love in the first degree
And I've only got one flea
Lock me away, be silent and laugh
And blow away the sea
I'm guilty of love in the first degree
Original Lyrics:
Baby you left me defenseless
I've only got one plea
Lock me away, inside of your love
and throw away the key
I'm guilty...of love in the first degree
I've only got one plea
Lock me away, inside of your love
and throw away the key
I'm guilty...of love in the first degree
"Love In The First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I once thought of love in the evening.
Original Lyrics:
I once thought of love as a prison.
"Love In The First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I'm as guilty as a mad hat bee
Original Lyrics:
I'm as guilty as a man can be
"Love In The First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
The way that you left me defenseless
I've only got one thing.
I've only got one thing.
Original Lyrics:
Baby you left me defenseless
I've only got one plea.
I've only got one plea.
"Love in the First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
And throw away the king
Original Lyrics:
And throw away the key
"Love in the First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
And throw away the tea
Original Lyrics:
And throw away the key
"Love in the First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Baby you left me in Memphis
I've only got one knee
I've only got one knee
Original Lyrics:
Baby you left me defenseless
I've only got one plea
I've only got one plea
"Love in the First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Baby you left me in fences
I've only got one plea
I've only got one plea
Original Lyrics:
Baby you left me defenseless
I've only got one plea
I've only got one plea
"Love in the First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Baby you love me fiercely.
I've only got one thing.
I've only got one thing.
Original Lyrics:
Baby you left me defenseless
I've only got one plea
I've only got one plea
"Love in the First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
I’ve only got one flea
Original Lyrics:
I’ve only got one plea
"Love in the First Degree" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
To be fruitless for Fancy Feast
Original Lyrics:
To be footloose and fancy free
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
And we'll roll on down the river to a cage and hide away.
Original Lyrics:
And we'll roll on down the river to a Cajun hide-away.
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Bending over skipping jacks
Original Lyrics:
Bend it over skinning cats
This is an old game played by Southern children in which a small tree is bent over and ridden like a horse. It is called skinning cats.
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Bending over, skinning cats
Original Lyrics:
Bend it over, skinning cats
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Drink away like Tom Sawyer
or
Chick-fil-A like Tom Sawyer
Wrap around like old Huck Finn
(later)
Playing paintball with Pop Rocks
(later)
Oh play me monkey music
or
Oh play me Max & Ruby
or
Chick-fil-A like Tom Sawyer
Wrap around like old Huck Finn
(later)
Playing paintball with Pop Rocks
(later)
Oh play me monkey music
or
Oh play me Max & Ruby
Original Lyrics:
Drift away like Tom Sawyer
Ride a raft with old Huck Finn
(later)
Playing baseball with chert rocks
(later)
Oh play me mountain music
Ride a raft with old Huck Finn
(later)
Playing baseball with chert rocks
(later)
Oh play me mountain music
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Makin' out like Rip Van Winkle
Original Lyrics:
Take a nap like Rip Van Winkle
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Playin' baseball in church lots
It ain't wrong; is that so bad?
It ain't wrong; is that so bad?
Original Lyrics:
Playin' baseball with chert rocks
Usin' sawmill slabs for bats
Usin' sawmill slabs for bats
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Playin' baseball with cherry drops
Original Lyrics:
Playin' baseball with chert rocks
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Playin' baseball with church rocks, usin' saw mill slabs for bats
Original Lyrics:
Playin' baseball with chert rocks, usin' sawmill slats for bats.
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Playing baseball with charred rocks
Original Lyrics:
Playing baseball with chert rocks
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Playing baseball with cherry drops,
the ol' sawmill I'll slash our band
the ol' sawmill I'll slash our band
Original Lyrics:
Playing baseball with cherd rocks
using sawmill slats for bats
using sawmill slats for bats
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Playing baseball with shirt drops
Original Lyrics:
Playing baseball with chert rocks
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Playing baseball with shirts off.
Original Lyrics:
Playing baseball with chert rocks.
I like "shirts off" much better. Who wants to study Geology to understand a song.
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Playing baseball with turd blocks...
Original Lyrics:
Playing baseball with chirt rocks
"Mountain Music" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Roll on down the river to a kitchen hide-a-way
Original Lyrics:
Roll on down the river to a cajun hide-a-way
"My Home's In Alabama"
Misheard Lyrics:
Reagan was forbidden in my Christian country home.
Original Lyrics:
Drinking was forbidden in my Christian country home.
"Reckless" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Love is reckless
Let's get breakfast tonight.
Let's get breakfast tonight.
Original Lyrics:
Love is reckless
Let's get reckless tonight
Let's get reckless tonight
"Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Eighteen wieners
Original Lyrics:
Eighteen wheeler
"Roll On (Eighteen Wheeler)" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Roll on, aging wiener, roll on.
Original Lyrics:
Roll on, 18 wheeler, roll on.
"Shaggin' On The Boulevard"
Misheard Lyrics:
Dancin'
Shaggin' on the bowling balls.
Shaggin' on the bowling balls.
Original Lyrics:
Dancin'
Shaggin' on the boulevard.
Shaggin' on the boulevard.
"Shaggin' On The Boulevard"
Misheard Lyrics:
Dancin'
Shakin' on the boulevard.
Shakin' on the boulevard.
Original Lyrics:
Dancin'
Shaggin' on the boulevard.
Shaggin' on the boulevard.
"Song Of The South" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Daddy got a job with the TV Ed.
Original Lyrics:
Daddy got a job with the TVA.
"Song Of The South" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Daddy was a backyard, a southern Democrat
Original Lyrics:
Daddy was a veteran, a Southern Democrat.
"Song Of The South" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Pappa got a job with the TV 8.
Original Lyrics:
Papa got a job with the TVA.
"Song Of The South" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Song, song of the south.
Sweet potato pie Anna shook my mouth
Sweet potato pie Anna shook my mouth
Original Lyrics:
Song, song of the south.
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth.
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth.
"Song Of The South" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Sweet Potato Pie nearly shook my mouth
Original Lyrics:
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
"Song of the South" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Papa got a job with the TVA
He bought a washing machine and then a deviled egg
He bought a washing machine and then a deviled egg
Original Lyrics:
Papa got a job with the TVA
He bought a washing machine and then a Chevrolet.
He bought a washing machine and then a Chevrolet.
"Song of the South" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Sweet cherry pie and I shut my mouth
Original Lyrics:
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
"Song of the South" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Sweet potato pie and I shook my mouth
Original Lyrics:
Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth
"Take Me Down" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
Share another night against the sea.
Original Lyrics:
Share another night of ecstasy.
"The Closer You Get" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
The closer in Paris and further in France
Original Lyrics:
The closer you get, the further I fall
"The Closer You Get" (MP3)
Misheard Lyrics:
The closer you get to Burlington Coat (Factory)
Original Lyrics:
The closer you get, the further I fall
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