Mama's Got the Catfish Blues Lyrics

Lyric discussion by a1anorth 

Cover art for Mama's Got the Catfish Blues lyrics by Tom T. Hall

The lyric in the chorus is “she treats me like I want her to treat.” A little easier to understand in Charlie Sizemore’s recording. Tom T. is on the cover of the album with Charlie, so I reckon he has it right. ;-)

As for meaning, I guess mama’s is tired of him fishing and drinking and not bringing home any fish… been my experience anyway.

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