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Uncle Toad Said
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Singer/Songwriter
Uncle Toad Said was released on May 1, 1998 by Warner Records as a part of the album A Painter Passing Through
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Release DateMay 1, 1998
LabelWarner Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM81

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot
Vocals
Rick Haynes
Rick Haynes
Bass Guitar
Barry Keane
Barry Keane
Drums
Terry Clements
Terry Clements
Electric Guitar
Willie P. Bennett
Willie P. Bennett
Harmonica
Mike Heffernan
Mike Heffernan
Keyboards
Doug Johnson
Doug Johnson
Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot
Producer
Bob Doidge
Bob Doidge
Producer
Chris Rowe
Chris Rowe
Mixing Engineer
John Guess
John Guess
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

Uncle Toad sittin' by the old south gate
Waitin' them boys they been stayin' out late
Uncle Toad thinks they are way out of line
Maybe they think he is past his prime
Uncle Toad said, "Better straighten up right"
When Uncle Toad spoke it was not a pretty sight
Uncle Toad lived in the wood out back
Lived in the shade of a utility shack
He looked in at the big brick house
At the girls as quiet as a mouse
Uncle Toad said, "You had best get it right"
When Uncle Toad spoke it was not a pretty sight
Uncle Toad tucked in the compost pile
Out by the back door, look at him smile
He said, "Kid, stop drinkin' that brew
Plan while you can or the joke's on you"
Uncle Toad said, "Better straighten up right"
When Uncle Toad spoke it was not a pretty sight
Uncle Toad sittin' by the swimmin' pool
Sits in the sun when the weather turns cool
Sits in the sun when the girls walk by
Maybe they think he's a little bit sly
Uncle Toad said, "You had best get it right"
When Uncle Toad spoke it was not a pretty sight
Uncle Toad sittin' by the cool mill race
All day long with a grin on his face
He said, "Boys, you had better not try
Kissin' 'em girls 'cause I won't stand by"
Uncle Toad said, "Better straighten up right"
When Uncle Toad spoke it was not a pretty sight
Uncle Toad sittin' by the wrought iron fence
Looks at the moon like it don't make sense
We say, "Toad, here's lookin' at you
Hopin' you'll get your wish too"
Sway to the left, sway to the right
When Uncle Toad spoke it was not a pretty sight
Written by: Gordon Lightfoot
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