WOW! haven't played that oldie in years!

SIDEMEAT AND CABBAGE
As recorded by: Little Jimmy Dickens

Now all thru the day I just lay in the hay
And I wait for that ol' dinner bell
When I hear it chime, to the table I climb
Then stuff in a napkin and yell

Bring me some sidemeat and cabbage
And don't make the order too small
I don't eat tomaters or Irish potaters
Just sidemeat and cabbage, that's all

I played my guitar at a fancy bazaar
And I sang till my tonsils were red
When time came to eat, I just grabbed me a seat
And looked right at the butler and said

Gimme some side meat and cabbage
And don't make the order too small
And if you ain't got none, then go out and get some
Just sidemeat and cabbage, that's all

I took Jessie Mae to a roadside cafe
And the waiter showed up to our place
He said will you dine on some lobster and wine
And I stood up and yelled in his face

Gimme some side meat and cabbage
And don't make the order too small
There'll be no shell fishes or other swell dishes
Just sidemeat and cabbage, that's all

Now when we were wed to my Jessie I said
You know you're the one I adore
My love is sincere and I swear to you, dear
There's only one thing I love more

Gimme some side meat and cabbage
And don't make the order too small
You're heaven's most blessed, but what I like best is
[Jist] sidemeat and cabbage, that's all

I don't care for oodles and pot roast and noodles
And I don't go for chicken pot-pie
I always say phooey on Chinese chop suey
And I never eat tuna on rye

I can't get the habit of eatin' fried rabbit
I don't like the flavor of lamb
I never eat muffins or turkey with stuffins
Don't like cackleberries and ham

I wouldn't say howdy to apple pan dowdy
I won't eat the legs of a frog
And tho they're a big treat, I don't go for pig feet
I eat higher up on the hog

I never make passes at flapjacks and 'lasses
I don't care for cookies and tea
I never ask waiters for possums and 'taters
They know what I care for, they know what I come for

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Just sidemeat and cabbage, that's all

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