What Would Andy Would Say Today?

What Would Andy Say?

Performed by Debbie “Hayride” Harper & The Prairie Songbirds

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Now, Barney’s got a bloodhound, says he’s the best,
But we’ve all seen smarter squirrels pass the test.
I’ll tell you straight, not a word amiss—
That ol’ dog couldn’t find his own food dish.
But you know, sometimes in life we’re all like that,
Chasin’ our tails, or a runaway hat.

Chorus:
What would Andy say today?
He’d shake his head, smile, and softly say,
“Slow it down, folks, don’t lose your way,
Life’s too short to be in disarray.
No need to shout, we’re all living in the same town,
Put your feet up, let the world slow down.
The simple things, well, they still hold sway
That’s what Andy would say today.

Aunt Bee, your white beans are a mighty fine dish,
Better than gold, or any ol’ wish.
Now, I might not talk with a fancy flair,
But I ate four bowls, and I’m still sittin’ here.
If that ain’t a tribute, I don’t know what is,
Eating speaks louder than words, honey, that’s the way it is.

Chorus
What would Andy say today?
He’d shake his head, smile, and softly say,
“Slow it down, folks, don’t lose your way,
Life’s too short to be in disarray.
No need to shout, we’re all living in the same town,
Put your feet up, let the world slow down.
The simple things, well, they still hold sway
That’s what Andy would say today.

Bridge:
You can find trouble faster than a squirrel findin’ a pecan,
But rushin’ through life ain’t part of the plan.
If you’re lookin’ for peace, that takes a little more patience,
You gotta slow down, let go of the frustration…
[verse]
Opie stood tall when the bullies came ‘round,
Kept quiet ‘bout trouble, didn’t make a sound.
But Andy said, “Son, here’s the real deal,
Don’t go lookin’ for fights, but don’t you kneel.
Stand your ground when you know it’s right,
But peace, not fists, is the way you fight.”

Chorus:
What would Andy say today?
He’d shake his head, smile, and softly say,
“Slow it down, folks, don’t lose your way,
Life’s too short to be in disarray.
No need to shout, we’re all living in the same town,
Put your feet up, let the world slow down.
The simple things, well, they still hold sway
That’s what Andy would say today.

Now Ernest T. Bass, he don’t think he’s much,
Says he’s no-count, but that’s just a crutch.
Andy told him, “Boy, you ain’t no fool,
You’re just ignorant, and didn’t learn nothing in school.”
It’s kindness that counts, not the things you don’t know,
We all got some learnin’ before we go.

Chorus:
What would Andy say today?
He’d shake his head, smile, and softly say,
“Slow it down, folks, don’t lose your way,
Life’s too short to be in disarray.
No need to shout, we’re all living in the same town,
Put your feet up, let the world slow down.
The simple things, well, they still hold sway.
That’s what Andy would say today.

Outro:
“Folks spend too much time worryin’ ‘bout tomorrow,
When today’s sittin’ here, without all that sorrow.
So take a deep breath, enjoy what’s in sight,
You’ll find more joy if you live for tonight.
Life’s here and now, so don’t walk away
That’s what a sheriff would say today.

[sarcastic]

Jail cell door slamming…

[sarcastic]

Ya, that’s what a sheriff would say today…

[laughter]

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What Would Andy Would Say Today? — Music and Lyrics by Alan Nafzger